After seeing off Burnley at the weekend in the Premier League, Arsenal are back in Champions League action as they face Slavia Prague on matchday four of the competition at Fortuna Arena at 17:45 UK time tonight.
Mikel Arteta’s men are flawless in the European Cup this season, having picked up three wins in three outings so far without conceding a single goal. They will look to make further progress with a win in Czech Republic in a few more hours.
Here is a look at the team Arsenal are likely to go with for the fixture.
Goalkeeper – David Raya is expected to continue in goal ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Defenders – A relatively easy fixture means Mikel Arteta can afford to tinker with his defence, so Cristhian Mosquera could replace William Saliba with the Frenchman likely to be given a rest. Gabriel Magalhaes could partner with the former Valencia star in the heart of the backline.
Jurrien Timber is expected to retain his berth at right back, but there could be a change on the left side with Myles Lewis-Skelly potentially replacing Riccardo Calafiori.
Merino in midfield, Martinelli also starts
Midfielders – Declan Rice might keep his place in midfield off the back of some impressive form, but the only change in the engine room might see Martin Zubimendi drop out to make way for his compatriot, £32 million signing from 2024, Mikel Merino. Eberechi Eze could continue to play an advanced role as the team’s number 10.
Forwards – Bukayo Saka is expected to be handed the nod down the right flank for Arsenal, whereas Gabriel Martinelli might replace Leandro Trossard down the left side having been in perilous form in the Champions League.
Viktor Gyokeres, who bagged his first couple of goals in the European Cup for Arsenal against Atletico Madrid last time out, could be picked to lead the line once more.
Here is how the Gunners might look on paper.
