My predicted line up vs Chelsea by Daisy
Arsenal are back from the international break and ready to get back to some Premier League action as we look to face off against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Here’s how I expect Arteta to line up.
In goal, David Raya keeps his spot for me, although he looked a little shaky against Manchester City, which to be honest, could be expected in such a big game, I still think he just edges past Ramsdale on ability and brings a lot of calmness to the backline. Working well and reading his defenders perfectly, he takes off some added pressure by holding the ball up with his feet, something you don’t really see Ramsdale do a lot, and although Chelsea have been struggling the past year, they still have dangers in attack.
In defence, I’d stick with the same back four that has kept us strong so far, Zinchenko, Gabriel, Saliba and White. Saliba was left out of international duty with France because of a reported ongoing problem with his toe, so we could possibly see the likes on Tomiyasu come in if Saliba isn’t feeling up to it. Zinchenko must start for me, he brings a lot to a game, not only in defence but in midfield too. White may have a hard day up against the likes of Mudryk but White has really grown into the right-back role and made it his own and should be able to handle it.
In midfield, I’d go with a three of Rice, Odegaard and Partey. Partey has only just come back from an injury that saw him miss a big chunk of games already, but he gives Arsenal a sense of security in the midfield and with Rice right beside him, our midfield will essentially be on lock. Captain Odegaard is always a no-brainer for me, he is the key to our attacks, creates so many chances for our forwards, always works his butt off and is just so creative with the ball.
In attack I’d go for a front three of Jesus, Saka and Martinelli. Martinelli was really impressive against Manchester City, although it was a forced early substitute, Martinelli stepped up to the plate and showed everyone just why he gets the praise he does. He will bring a lot of pace down the left wing and hopefully Saka is fit enough to be playing on the right wing. Hopefully both are fit enough to play after Saka was pulled for international duty due to injury. Jesus down the middle as the target man, it is his best position and our main danger man in the middle.
Raya
White, Gabriel, Saliba, Zinchenko
Rice, Odegaard, Partey
Saka, Martinelli
Jesus,
What’s your thoughts Gooners? Would you make any changes?
Daisy Mae
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I don’t think saka will be available for selection. I agree on the rest.
—-‘———————Raya
——White–Saliba—–Maghalase
—————–,——-Rice
—–Partey——Odegaard——-Zinchencko
—–Jesus——–Havertez—–Martinelli
Conventional wisdom takes over and the big German has to start in this one.
I honestly would have preferred Tomi to the Ukrainian but the gaffer loves the lad too much
This is the lineup i would also love to see start.
I agree with your selection 💯.
Just hope Arteta doesn’t go tinkering with team. Be it by playing Partey at right back or Havertz in midfield.
He needs to set things straight and let’s get an outright win.
Naftali & Twilights not just the line up but we have been using unorthodox formation of 3 : 1 : 3 : 3 as in the Citizens game.
The back three have to be very athletic, with extremely heavy involvement with the keeper, this seems to be the plan hence the preference for Raya.
I’m convinced Arteta doesn’t like Partey, and will only tolerate him as a sub for his preferred Jorginho. There’s absolutely no reason he opened up the MF in the manner he did today. Partey coordinates the MF with Defense, creates goal scoring opportunities with his long passes. Today the defense was all over the place because we had a ghost in his position. Jorginho is so weak we would be better off with a 15 yr old from the academy yet he’s selected ahead of Partey.