My predicted line up for Luton vs Arsenal away
Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal squad will travel to Kenilworth Road for a mid-week clash that could see Arsenal create a gap in points at the top of the table. Luton currently sit 2 points above the relegation zone and will be looking to bridge the gap between them and Everton. On paper this should be an easy win and hopefully Arsenal get another early goal to set the tone of the game. Here’s how I expect Arteta to line his side up later tonight.
In goal I expect David Raya, who recently has looked to be in good form and looks a lot more comfortable between the sticks. He will be hoping to pick up a clean sheet after Wolves on the weekend managed to get a late goal back in the dying minutes of the game.
In defence I expect a back four of White, Saliba, Gabriel and Tomiyasu. Tomiyasu was taken off in our match against Wolves due to feeling something and Arteta has said that it was a precaution and we will have to wait to see if he’s fully fit, but after the last few games I’d expect him to start if able because he’s been in great form. Ben White has slowly returned from injury and Arteta has confirmed he is now fully fit and ready to play, so I expect him to come back into the starting line up after Zinchenko’s mistake against Wolves.
In the midfield, I expect a three of Odegaard, Rice and Havertz. Havertz was dropped in the last game for Trossard but I think he comes back into the starting line up against Luton. Havertz has looked good recently and a game against Luton should be a piece of cake for him. Odegaard looked great on the weekend, picking up a great goal vs Wolves and I can’t see him losing his spot unless it is due to wanting to rest him.
In attack I expect a front three of Saka, Jesus and Trossard. Jesus has been incredible since coming back from injury and I can’t see him losing his spot. Saka scored again last week and has started off this season better than I ever expected, when fit, I think he’s guaranteed to start every game. And I’ve brought Trossard in for Martinelli, just because I think Arteta might want to switch things up a bit, with a 5 important games left in the year, every point counts and I expect Arteta and his squad to feel that way too.
So that’s a 4-3-3 formation of
Raya
White – Saliba – Gabriel – Tomiyasu
Odegaard – Rice – Havertz
Saka – Jesus – Trossard
What’s your thoughts Gooners? Do you expect us to line up any differently?
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Against 11 players behind the ball, you would expect to dominate possession, yet creating chances might prove difficult so you would start Trossard in mid who is essentially an additional forward player and Zinchenko at LB since he is the best of the lot at the inverted full back role that is key at built up play
White, Tomi & Kai better suited for the away game at Villa
I agree and I VERY MUCH DOUBT MA would pick both Tomi AND White, esp against lowly Luton.
It would make no tactical sense IMO!
I also expect Trossard to again start ahead of Havertz. I see Martinelli also starting on RW.
For what it’s worth, I expect MA will rest Tomi and for Martinelli, Zinchenko, and White to start at their normal positions. While in general I don’t favor Zinchenko in the starting lineup, I really hope the Tomi is rested even if he seems ready to go otherwise.
I am looking forward to recovery of Thomas Partey, Arsenal re established them around him, White, Saka Oudegard, Martenelli why selling Partey now. I love what you doing for this team that I like so much
Continue making us happy
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Thanks for the heads-up. Nice of you to do so.
It would be tricky one as Arteta faces challenge of not doing too much tinkering and also keeping squad fresh for Astonvilla match. He should find the right balance here. I expect Trossard, Havertz, Kiwor, white to start and early rotation if we are in healthy position.
I hope Tomiyasu plays at left back as in my opinion he is better than Zinchenko, both defensively and offensively. Zinchenko’s best position is in midfield, where he plays for Ukraine, but I don’t think he’s been used there for us. I’m expecting Havertz to play, especially as Luton tend to play long high balls and possibly Trossard in instead of Martinelli, though I expect them to swap from the bench.
IMO, I would prefer Martineli and Tomiyasu for their pace and skills but then they have to stay fit for the villa and Liverpool match,so I’ll go with Trossard and Kiwior,
Raya
R.walters. Saliba. Gabriel. Kiwior
Odegaard. Jorginho. Havertz
Jesus. Nketiah Trossard