Arsenal are back in Europa League action tonight as they take on Slavia Prague in the Europa League.
The Gunners played out the first leg of their quarter-final clash last week, and could only muster a 1-1 draw.
Slavia have that key away goal, so Arsenal certainly have to score tonight to stand any chance of going through.
Mikel Arteta has some selection dilemmas after Sunday’s 3-0 win at Sheffield United, and here’s our predicted XI for tonight’s game…
He may have indicated some doubts over his long-term Arsenal future, but it’s hard to imagine anyone but Bernd Leno in goal tonight.
Hector Bellerin didn’t play against Sheffield United, so it seems reasonable to expect him to come back into the side on the right side of defence.
Rob Holding will likely keep his place, but Gabriel Magalhaes should come back in as left-sided centre back, replacing Pablo Mari.
Granit Xhaka played at left back on Sunday, but we’re predicting that Cedric Soares will be given the nod in that position tonight.
That means Xhaka should move into his usual midfield role, partnering Thomas Partey in front of the back four.
Martin Odegaard is likely to miss out, so Emile Smith Rowe is the favourite to start as the number 10, whilst Bukayo Saka is passed fit, so should start on the right flank.
Arteta has options on the left, but having scored against Sheffield United on Sunday, we’re backing Gabriel Martinelli to start.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could return from injury, but Alexandre Lacazette should keep his spot at the head of the Arsenal attack.
The likes of Mat Ryan, Calum Chambers, Pablo Mari, Dani Ceballos, Nicolas Pepe, Willian, Aubameyang and Eddie Nketiah should feature among the substitutes tonight.
Arsenal predicted XI tonight: Leno; Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Cedric; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Smith Rowe, Martinelli; Lacazette.
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