{"id":631390,"date":"2023-11-08T09:08:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=631390"},"modified":"2023-11-08T09:08:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T14:08:39","slug":"arsenal-predicted-lineup-sevilla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/11\/08\/arsenal-predicted-lineup-sevilla\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Top-Level&#8217; Striker To Miss Out: Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Sevilla"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">After two defeats on the bounce, Arsenal look to respond and secure their position at the top of Group B in the Champions League on Wednesday night as they host Sevilla. Last Word on Football predicts how the Gunners will line up with Mikel Arteta\u2019s side hit with a flurry of injuries. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Arsenal Predicted Lineup<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Watch:\u00a0<\/strong>Premier League big six are in big trouble<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The  Premier League BIG SIX are in EVEN BIGGER DANGER - Here&#039;s Why\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cnDKzhuMbxA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>How Arsenal Have Lined Up Recently<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Arsenal never looked like troubling Newcastle\u2019s goal on Saturday night in their 1-0 defeat, but issues arose defensively as well at St James\u2019 Park. Not least in goal with David Raya once again looking shaky having not settled at all in North London. Arteta\u2019s confidence in the Spaniard however seems to be staying strong with Raya continuing to be favoured over Aaron Ramsdale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Read More:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/10\/14\/arsenal-quinten-timber-transfer-links\/\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>\u2018A Very Good Talent: Fabrizio Romano Gives Update on Arsenal Links to \u2018Very Important\u2019 Star\u2019s Brother&#8217;<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Across the back four, the Gunners opted to start Takehiro Tomiyasu over Oleksandr Zinchenko but what they gained in defensive solidity they certainly lost in control and line-breaking passing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Once again in midfield Arsenal opted for two holding midfielders in Declan Rice and Jorginho with Kai Havertz playing just in front of them. Arteta\u2019s undying faith in the German is somewhat costing the Gunners at the moment although losing 1-0 at St James\u2019 Park is by no means a reason to panic and doubt the manager&#8217;s decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/10\/01\/ben-white-new-contract-arsenal\/\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>\u2018After Martin Odergaard\u2019: Arsenal Now Look to Secure New Deal for \u00a3120K Per Week Emirates Star<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In attack, Bukayo Saka was getting some change out of Dan Burn in the first half but after the left-back was replaced at half-time, Arsenal\u2019s star boy failed to make an impact. Any half chances the North London side did create seemed to fall to Eddie Nketiah who looked wasteful as he did against West Ham in the EFL Cup. Gabriel Martinelli completed the starting lineup ahead of Leandro Trossard. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Changes We May See<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">With Raya remaining in goal Zinchenko is likely to come back into the starting lineup and reclaim the left-back spot. With Tomiyasu moving across to right back, Saliba and Gabriel will likely operate at centre back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/10\/12\/arsenal-ivan-toney-january\/\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"s2\">Arsenal Linked With Imminent Transfer for \u2018Remarkable\u2019 Star, Player is Keen on the Move<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In midfield, Martin Odergaard has missed the past three matches and has not trained in preparation for the arrival of the Spanish side. Havertz will likely continue in midfield alongside Rice but there could be an opportunity for Fabio Vieira to play himself into form in place of veteran Jorginho who has played a lot of minutes of late.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">More injury concerns arise for Arteta\u2019s side upfront with Nketiah joining Gabriel Jesus in the medical department at London Colney in anticipation for this tie. Trossard may be used as a number nine with few obvious alternatives for Arsenal. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Arsenal\u2019s Recent Form and Tactics<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In their last Champions League outing at Sevilla two weeks ago, the Gunners looked at their electric best mainly thanks to an inspired performance from Jesus who scored both goals in their 2-1 victory. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Read More: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/Read%20More:%20Arsenal%20Linked%20With%20Imminent%20Transfer%20for%20%E2%80%98Remarkable%E2%80%99%20Star,%20Player%20is%20Keen%20on%20the%20Move\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"s2\">\u2018Wants and Needs to Play\u2019: Fabrizio Romano Clarifies Situation of \u2018Superb\u2019 Arsenal Star<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Brazilian\u2019s buzz and creativity has been missed in the prior two matches but since arriving in January, Trossard has consistently chipped in with goal contributions with a goal and an assist in the Champions League already this season. Tactically, Arsenal fans will likely be hoping that their side plays with two number 8s in front of Declan Rice to create more in attack as opposed to the two holding midfielders we have seen of late. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Arsenal Injuries to Consider <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As well as the long-term injury suffered by Jurrien Timber at the beginning of the season, a number of big names have joined the Dutchman on the injury list of late. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Thomas Partey and Emile Smith-Rowe are confirmed absent at least until the next international break but additionally do not expect club captain Odergaard or \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/paininthearsenal.com\/2023\/10\/30\/arteta-praises-top-level-eddie-nketiah-arsenal-hat-trick\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">&#8220;top level&#8221;<\/span><\/a>\u00a0striker Nketiah to feature on Wednesday night having not trained. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Arsenal Predicted Lineup<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Raya, Tomiyasu, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Rice, Havertz, Vieira, Saka, Trossard, Martinelli<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After two defeats on the bounce, Arsenal look to respond and secure their position at the top of Group B in the Champions League on Wednesday night as they host Sevilla. Last Word on Football predicts how the Gunners will line up with Mikel Arteta\u2019s side hit with a flurry of injuries. 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