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Confirmed Arsenal team to take on Spurs this afternoon – Jorginho captain

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It would take a very brave man to predict how Arsenal line up today as Mikel Arteta is forced into a massive reshuffle of his midfield due to injuries and suspensions.

But I think I can safely say that Raya, White, Gabriel, Saliba and Timber will be making up our rock solid back line.

With our midfield shattered though, i think that Arteta will simply put Jorginho in beside Partey, and stick to the tried and tested trio of Saka, Jesus (if fit) and Martinelli. I guess Trossard will be in the middle if Jesus is not risked.

But Jesus (or Trossard) will not be the Number 9 (I think they are both much better as a midfielder/winger anyway) and we will continue with Havertz up front.

Okay, now let’s finally see who Arteta has chosen from his reduced options…..

CONFIRMED TEAM::: (I think i was pretty close!)

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    3. Be it the prep talk or the intensity of the trainings but we can all see the desires in our players approach to every game✊🏽

  3. The best we could have under the circumstances
    If we are chasing the game (I hope not), Winchendon could be introduced to add creativity in that midfield
    COYG

  5. We’ve got too many injured senior players. I’d be happy to get one point from the game

    Zinchenko is out when we need him the most, despite playing for Ukraine

  6. 5 youth players, no Calafiori, no Zinchenko. Jorgi won’t be able to play much after the hour mark, and so will Trossard. So, Myles and Ethan incoming in the second half.

    Also, we might see Jacub play instead of Jorgi in the second half, but Ethan will come to play the Trossard role, definitely. Martinelli subbed to bring Sterling.

  7. Really can’t see why we’d be chasing the game. This is a very strong first team and don’t forget, we have Sterling AND Jesus in the bench. We should control this one…COYG

  9. I”m fearful for Arsenal with this line up With an already weakened line up why put a totally out of form Martinellii n to start I would have gone for either Jesus (not that he scores enough goals) or Sterling I was at the Lane in 1980 when Paul Davis made his debut and Paul Vaessen scored as Arsenal much understrength that day won 2-1 with Pat Rice playing in midfield I would love a repeat scoreline but not at all convinced the game will end in our favour

  10. Jorgi & Partey will need to be quicker than usual. They will break fast as they know these two are getting slower.

  11. With no Odegaard and Rice, I have no hopes that we will win
    I would take a draw as well and hopefully next Sunday when everyone is back, we will beat city
    And

  12. Come on you Gunners
    We can still win!!!
    We have a top notch defense and a few players who can put the ball at the back of the net

    COYG

  13. Oh look the cheating has already started with that bs yellow for saliba. Orders from their master especially with City next.

    1. Really frustrating to watch him like he gives his all 110% effort, all the qualities he has but ridiculously bad decison making.

  16. Is this the Martinelli we had high hopes for? If you can’t score pass. Hope he does better as the march progresses

  21. This is the battle of the nerves, and so far we are holding up. Timber is excellent but the boy is feisty. He needs to be careful. Let the spurs battle the nerves, play calm and we’ll be fine, I think.

  23. We obviously missed Odegaard’s high-press and Xhaka’s playmaking skills

    I hope we won’t get a red card, because the referee looked eager to send someone off today. Luckily, Spuds got more yellow cards

    If I were Arteta, I’d replace Trossard with Nwaneri to play Odegaard’s role. Timber could also be replaced by Lewis-Skelly after the sixtieth minute, because of his yellow card

  24. Sterling needs to come in the second half, the sooner the better, Martinelli’s decision making will see many chances being wasted.

  25. I would sooo cash in on Martinelli. He has regressed over the years. If after 4-5 years you’re still a talent, then sorry, goodbuye. I hope Sterling will excel in this position.

    1. Martinelli’s judgement when to pass is just so poor. He lets 2 -3 players entangle him into submission every time. I don’t know what’s happening in the training, this can easily be drilled by targeted training.

  26. I think Arteta need to bring Jesus of Havertz and Sterling for Martinelli
    Anyway Havertz cannot win anything aerially
    So Arteta should inject some trickery in attack

    1. I think with 2 of the spurs midfielders booked, this could be the game for the likes of Jesus and Sterling, but not sure if Jesus is match fit atm.

  27. With two defenders on their left yellow card, we should feed with the ball Saka morein the second half. Or get Sterling to run at them. That’s a weakness there.

  28. Trossard doing pretty good, set one sitter up that Martinelli f****ed up completely. Martinelli looks like he is missing his brain a Jorghino looks like he is 60 years old. Other than that, controlled the game quite well. Should be 1-0. We have to take advantage of Spuds yellow cards.

    1. Yes, Trossard is trying really hard tbf. And Martinelli, every game I wish not to see him do the same thing, and he does it every game.

      Saka should target Udogie and either Sterling or Jesus needs to come on to take advantage of the yellow cards. The game is writing calling for them.

  30. This just feel like a game on a plate for Sterling, just to come on and wave himself into the box and be the hero.

    1. I agree. They look vulnerable to counter attacks but Havertz lack of pace has been a disadvantage in this type of game.

    2. We don’t have someone to sub in in def mid, only option would be to put timber already on a yellow and put kiwior on the left.

  41. Martinelli isn’t sharp, but odd how people don’t mention Saka, he isn’t exactly pulling up trees either, been quiet honestly.

    Great corner and assist from Saka, but otherwise neither him or Martinelli have been a threat on the wings.

    We sure miss the creativity Odegaard brings, we are too dependent on him. Also Rice is a big miss; Jorginho struggles in an up tempo physical match.

    0-1, let’s play smart and keep those 3 points.

  46. So pleased about the win
    Listening to Arsenal.com on hols and fell asleep before we scored. So typical. However, even though I understand Spurs had many chances, they didn’t take them and the set piece specialists did. Well done Gabby and well done to the team. An away win with important players missing and a clean sheet to keep us on City’s shirt tails.
    You can’t ask for more than that

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