Arsenal continue to lead the way in the Premier League, extending their lead at the top to six points with the 0-0 draw against Liverpool. Mikel Arteta’s team are in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup, and have won every single game in the Champions League so far. It’s now time for the Gunners to start this season’s FA Cup journey, with a third round trip to Fratton Park to face Portsmouth. Arteta will likely make wholesale changes. Can Portsmouth cause a huge shock? Here is our Arsenal predicted lineup.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup & Team News vs Portsmouth
How Arsenal Have Lined Up Recently
So far in 2026, Arsenal ground out a tough 3-2 away at Bournemouth, which saw them fall behind following a rare defensive error. That win was followed by the Gunners facing Liverpool. Both team’s were not at their best, with the game finishing 0-0.
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The Gunners have continued to line up in their regular 4-3-3 formation. Against Liverpool, David Raya started in goal, with Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, and Piero Hincapie completing the defence.
In midfield, Arteta selected Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, and Martin Zubimendi. In the wide areas, it was Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard supporting the struggling Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal Team News
It is expected that Arteta will make wholesale changes for this game. The Arsenal boss has now given the latest update on the return of Kai Havertz:
“If everything goes well, I think he’s going to be in the squad again in the next few days.
“He trains well, he’s increased his load, he’s coping with that really well and he will be ready when we can have him,” said Arteta.
The Gunners boss confirmed Riccardo Calafiori will be missing: “I don’t think so. I think that game is going to be too early for him.”
It is likely that Kepa, Eberechi Eze, Christian Norgaard, and others will get minutes in this FA Cup fixture.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup
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