My predicted line up for West Ham away
Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal squad will make the short trip over the West Ham on Wednesday night to compete in the second game of our Carabao Cup campaign, coming off a dominating win against Sheffield United in the Premier League, Arsenal will look to continue their fine form and it looks to be a great game in London. After a few changes from Arteta on the weekend and injuries piling up, here’s how I expect Arteta to line his squad up against West Ham.
In goal, David Raya, he is clearly Arteta’s number one pick and after picking up a clean sheet against Sheffield United, hopefully that’s given him a bit more confidence going forward, because when he is at his best, there’s really no getting past him.
In defence I’d go with a back four of Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Saliba and White. Zinchenko started last week and played well, but being able to rely on Tomiyasu to do the same type of job has been a relief and made it so Arteta can rotate often. Gabriel was rested against Sheffield but I’d expect him to come straight back into the squad. Saliba has been solid all season and his partnership with Gabriel has been unstoppable.
In the midfield I’d go with Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Jorginho. Odegaard is nursing a hip injury and was rested against Sheffield United and I think he needs to be rested again until he feels 100%. Havertz played a great role against Sheffield in the middle and for me has to get to shout for the game against West Ham. Rice will return to his old club for the first time since joining Arsenal in the summer, so it’s bound to be a huge game for him, returning to the club he spent so many years at. And Jorginho I think gives that extra bit of stability in the middle of the pitch.
In attack I’d go for Saka, Nketiah and Martinelli. Nketiah had an unbelievable game against Sheffield United, scoring his first Premier League hatrick and showed signs of a true leader throughout the game. Saka and Martinelli on the wing, bringing pace and composure going forward and can obviously find the back of the net when it opens up for them. Depending on fitness we could see Leandro Trossard start on the left but I’d expect it to be Martinelli.
So a 4-3-3 of;
Raya
White – Saliba – Gabriel – Tomiyasu
Havertz – Rice – Jorginho
Saka – Nketiah – Martinelli
What’s your thoughts Gooners? How do you think Arteta will line up?
Daisy Mae
Ramsdale
Cedric-Tomiyasu-Gabriel-Kiwior
Viera-Jorginho-Nwaneri
Nelson-Havertz-Trossard
That’s my team prediction. 4-3-3
Thats a loss with that team @elvis
I like it. I’d go for something along those lines, except move Havertz to midfield instead of Nwaneri and play Nketiah on top.
Bring in the young ones, if we have the chance.
4-3-3 standard Arteta line up
Nketiah, Havertz, ESR, Kiwior and Rice to keep their places from Sheff Utd
Saka, Martinelli, Saliba, White and Zinc to be rested, along with Odegaard
Nelson, Trossard, Gabriel, Walters and Tomy replacing respectively
Ramsdale now our Cup keeper it seems
———— Ramsdale ————–
Walters —– Gabriel —— Kiwior —– Tomy
Havertz ——- Rice ——– ESR
Nelson ——- Nketiah ——- Trossard
that is strong team actually
If I were Arteta, I’d replace play Jorginho or Elneny instead of Rice and Vieira on the right wing
It would be a terrible gamble for Arteta to play Saka, Matinelli and Rice when there is an important game on Saturday. I think Tomiyasu and Gabriel should be rested. Considering how tough Nee Castle can be at home. We need Tomiyasu away than Zichenko.
Nketiah.
Trossard. Havertz. Fabio.
Rice. Jorginho.
Zinchenko. Gabriel. Saliba. White.
Ramsdale.
Ramsdale in goal, Tomi at right back, as I think White was booked in last round and if booked again will miss the quarter final if we get through, that’s if I’ve read the rules correctly. Arteta has more or less confirmed Rice will play. Zinchenko at left back. Got a feeling Elneny will play too. For the rest I don’t have a Scooby, but hope Saka is rested. At the end of the day it’s down to the boss and I don’t think he can be second guessed as to the line up. I hope Lewis-Shelly features at some point as there were lots of academy players training with the first team.
Any line up will do but i hope Rice will not be included in the match day squad forget about the bench. i’d rather their hostility or hospitality towards him upon his return whichever class they belong be put on hold till a much more important affair in the PL.