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Nketiah, Saka, Odegaard to lead Predicted Arsenal starting line-up vs Man City in Premier League title showdown
Nketiah, Saka, Odegaard to lead Predicted Arsenal starting line-up vs Man City in Premier League title showdown
The Gunners are set for what is arguably Arsenal’s biggest game since their move to the Emirates Stadium – a title showdown with Manchester City.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side are gearing up for the biggest game of their season on Wednesday night as they welcome reigning champions Manchester City to the Emirates.
They come into the tie with some jitters on display in recent weeks, having been beaten 1-0 by Everton at Goodison Park last week before dropping two more points against Brentford at home courtesy of a 1-1 draw at the Emirates on Saturday.
Both of those contests have seen the Gunners boss deploy his usual starting eleven with no real surprises and in truth, despite the shaky form of late, that is likely to remain the case when Pep Guardiola’s men rock up at the Emirates.
Aaron Ramsdale will almost certainly keep his place between the sticks, while Benjamin White is likely to remain at right-back.
Bukayo Saka(Getty Images)
The Gunners have seen the central defensive pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes serve them well this term, though club legend Emmanuel Petit recently blasted the duo for a decline in the quality of their performances since the World Cup.
Regardless of Petit’s remarks, they will pair up and try to keep Erling Haaland quiet, with the City talisman expected to be fit despite a late scare after sustaining some damage to his thigh during Sunday’s win over Aston Villa.
Oleksandr Zinchenko will be ready and raring at left-back to try and get one over on his old side, though the Ukrainian will have to keep his emotions in check and not get too invested as he comes up against some familiar faces with whom he won four Premier League titles.
Few players are more important to Arteta’s system than Thomas Partey, which is why if he is fit, he plays. It is a similar story for his midfield partner Granit Xhaka, who has managed to completely transform his standing in the eyes of the Arsenal faithful over the last 12 months or so.
Arteta’s three attacking midfield options have helped contribute a number of vital goals over the course of the current campaign, with captain Martin Odegaard boasting the most league goals of anyone in the side so far.
Both Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli on the right and left wings respectively.
Eddie Nketiah will lead the line in the absence of another former City star Gabriel Jesus, who Arteta has revealed is training alone and enjoying some ball work as part of his recovery from knee surgery.
Arsenal know that a third defeat of the season would see City leapfrog them into top spot, with Arteta’s men just three points in front and with an inferior goal difference
Predicted Arsenal XI vs Man City (4-2-3-1):Ramsdale; White, Gabriel, Saliba, Zinchenko; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Nketiah
(Video) Watch: Arsenal vs Brentford 1-0 – All Goals & Highlights – 2023
Arsenal were 1-0 winners at Brentford as Aaron Ramsdale responded to being controversially dropped by Mikel Arteta.
Reiss Nelson’s eighth-minute goal separated the sides despite a Brentford onslaught after the break.
https://youtu.be/kq0a-njDq7g?si=ie9LIMb0pawKe83l
Arteta has preferred David Raya to Ramsdale in goal for the past three games.
But the England international was needed for the Gunners to progress as he produced a brilliant stop to deny Yoane Wissa an equaliser.
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JUST IN: £40m Bayern Munich superstar have finally snub London rival to agree personal terms with Arsenal, medical to hold very soon as Arteta plan starting starting him next game
JUST IN: £40m Bayern Munich superstar have finally snub London rival to agree personal terms with Arsenal, medical to hold very soon as Arteta plan starting starting him next game
Arsenal are interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard following a long-term injury for Jurrien Timber, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Gunners recently suffered a huge setback with Timber suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury and he could be sidelined for most of the current season.
As a result, the club are looking to fill the void with a new signing, and Gazzetta claim that they are interested in securing the services of Pavard from Bayern.
Inter Milan and Manchester United are also in the running to sign the World Cup winner, but the Gunners could have an advantage over the duo in the pursuit.
Bayern are prepared to sell the 27-year-old for €30 million plus €5m in add-ons. Inter are currently reluctant to pay more than €25m for the Frenchman.
United, on the other hand, are completely reliant on Harry Maguire’s departure to sign Pavard. Maguire recently turned down a move to West Ham United.
Pavard could make the switch to Arsenal
Pavard has less than 11 months remaining on his Bayern contract. He has made his intention clear to leave the club and has no plans of penning a renewal.
Bayern are likely to cash in on him before the transfer deadline or else they could lose him on a free transfer. He can sign a pre-contract from January onwards.
In our view, the Frenchman would be a quality acquisition for Arsenal to fill Timber’s void.
Last season, he completed 67 passes per game in Bundesliga with an accuracy of 90 per cent. He won 2.3 tackles and five duels per appearance with 2.5 clearances.
He would fit perfectly into the plans of manager Mikel Arteta. For €30m up front, he would represent a good piece of investment as he is in the prime of his career.
Pavard can comfortably play in central defence or at right-back.
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JUST IN: Arsenal have just renewed their interest to sign Kylian Mbappe on a Long term deal, first proposal sent this morning as Arteta wants to convince the player to join
JUST IN: Arsenal have just renewed their interest to sign Kylian Mbappe on a Long term deal, first proposal sent this morning as Arteta wants to convince the player to join
The latest news from reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano suggests that Arsenal target Kylian Mbappe does not have a future at Paris Saint-Germain.
Reports have linked Arsenal with the French striker and other reports have also suggested that Real Madrid are also interested.
The 24 year-old talisman has a contract until the summer of 2024, and recent reports suggested that he was not keen to sign a new deal at PSG.
If this is true, then PSG would either have to risk losing him on a free transfer next season or they would have to sell him this summer. Romano’s latest update suggests that PSG have made their decision.
Arsenal target Mbappe now available this summer
The ‘phenomenal‘ player is no doubt one of the best forwards on the planet. The fact that is have now been put up for sale is huge news this summer.
Romano’s first update which broke last night said: “Understand PSG consider Mbappé FOR SALE.
Paris Saint-Germain feel Kylian Mbappé wants to leave for free in 2024 — he did not communicate anything yet despite Al Khelaifi’s public statement. PSG decided to EXCLUDE Kylian from Japan tournée.”
He then added more context to the situation as he said: “More on Mbappé. PSG feel betrayed as they’re certain Kylian has already agreed a free transfer with Real Madrid.
This despite Mbappé in interviews said he’d never leave PSG for free. Paris don’t want to be ‘paralysed’ by the demands of one player.”
This is a huge update and it will be really interesting to see how Mbappe reacts. He cannot be sidelined for a season and wait for a free transfer. This would ruin his growth.
It could be the perfect time for Arsenal to make a move, should they want to take their interest further this summer transfer window.
This may now be a lot harder as the club have already made multiple signings. This would have no doubt taken a large chunk out of their transfer budget. It may see Mbappe be unaffordable at this current time.
With him also excluded from the PSG pre-season tour, it looks like his club want this situation resolved as quickly as possible.
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