Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow on Matchday 28 of the Premier League at 4:30pm local time in their second successive London Derby as they look to secure three more important points to move one step closer to the title.
The two rivals faced off in the Carabao Cup earlier this season, with the Gunners emerging victorious in both legs of the semi-finals, and will look to repeat the feat in the competition on this occasion. Here’s how they can line up for the clash.
Goalkeeper – David Raya is expected to start in goal again for Arsenal.
Defenders – Jurrien Timber played less than an hour in the Tottenham Hotspur match for the Gunners, but could continue as a starter at right-back against Chelsea at right-back, with Piero Hincapie also expected to continue on the left of the back four. Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba can also work together in the heart of the backline against their rivals.
Odegaard replaces Eze, Madueke replaces Eze
Midfielders – Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi have become the cornerstones of the Arsenal midfield in recent months, with both players expected to continue in the double twist against Chelsea. Meanwhile, Martin Odegaard could return to the starting XI to act as an attacking midfielder, while Eberechi Eze could make way.
Bukayo Saka could be fit enough for the match, but with the length of the season in mind he could be rested and £52m summer signing Noni Madueke may occupy the right flank against his former recruits, while Leandro Trossard may be picked on the left again.
Come on – Viktor Gyokeres has been in good form lately and will be the favorite to take charge of Gabriel Jesus for Arsenal.
Here is what the home team is expected to look like on paper.
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