Arsenal drew their first game under new manager Mikel Arteta against Bournemouth, coming back from a goal down to draw 1-1. The result means that the Gunners have won just one game in the last 11 in the Premier League.
The north London side host Chelsea today at the Emirates, and will be hoping to get a win, to get them back near the European spots. Arsenal are currently 11th on the table with 24 points – 8 points behind Chelsea in 4th.
Let’s take a look at the possible Arsenal lineup for the game against Chelsea.
Team News
Left-backs Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney are medium-term absentees.
Defenders Rob Holding, Hector Bellerin, Gabriel Martinelli and Dani Ceballos are nearing full fitness and will be assessed ahead of the game. A couple of them might well make the team.
Calum Chambers should return to the Arsenal lineup after serving his suspension.
PREDICTED ARSENAL LINEUP vs CHELSEA (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper
Bernd Leno will start in goal for the Gunners after a strong game against Bournemouth last time around.
Defence
Sokratis was taken off in the last game due to injury and he is a doubt for the game against Chelsea.
Calum Chambers returns from suspension and he could be drafted straight into the starting XI in place of Sokratis at the back.
Chambers should start alongside David Luiz at the heart of the defence.
If Hector Bellerin is not fit, Ainsley Maitland-Niles should continue at right-back, while Bukayo Saka should start at left-back after a decent display against the Cherries.
Midfield
Granit Xhaka had a good game in the middle of the park against Bournemouth and he should start once again for Arsenal, while Lucas Torreira should also keep his place in the Arsenal lineup.
Mattéo Guendouzi is another option in midfield, while Dani Ceballos could return to the Arsenal squad from injury.
Mesut Ozil had a solid outing last time around and should continue in his No. 10 role.
Attack
Nicolas Pepe could come in for Reiss Nelson on the right side of attack for Arsenal, while Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could continue upfront and on the left, respectively.
