Predicted Arsenal XI vs Chelsea

Arsenal have received their final two matches in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich in convincing trend, and can look to proceed their march in the direction of the Premier League title as they face one other London rival.

Mikel Arteta’s high-flying Gunners journey to Stamford Bridge at 16:30 native time to face Chelsea, who’re themselves coming off the again of an emphatic 3-0 success over Barcelona within the Champions League midweek, so it needs to be a good contest.

Here’s a have a look at how the guests would possibly line-up for the sport.

Goalkeeper – David Raya has not put a foot improper in purpose for Arsenal, barring arguably his positioning within the Tottenham Hotspur recreation for Richarlison’s strike, so he may proceed in between the sticks versus Chelsea.

Defenders – Gabriel Magalhaes continues to be injured, so Cristhian Mosquera is likely to be most well-liked in central defence as soon as extra with William Saliba the favorite to companion with him.

Jurrien Timber, however, may proceed at proper again and the workforce’s solely change in defence may see Riccardo Calafiori changing Myles Lewis-Skelly on the left facet.

Martinelli on the left flank

Midfielders – Declan Rice admitted that he’s within the type of his life final week, and can hope to be of use to Arsenal once they face Chelsea. The Englishman is predicted to be deployed in midfield, alongside Martin Zubimendi. Final weekend’s hat-trick hero, Eberechi Eze, may be within the line-up because the workforce’s attacking midfielder.

Bukayo Saka is likely to be the go-to choice for the Gunners on the suitable flank, while Leandro Trossard’s damage may lastly see Gabriel Martinelli, who’s in high quality kind, get a nod on the left flank.

Ahead – Viktor Gyokeres’ health battle would possibly see Mikel Merino get the nod to guide the road for Arsenal as soon as extra.

Here’s a have a look at the Gunners’ potential eleven on paper.