Arsenal fans can rejoice because the club’s transfer activities are in full flow; Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, and Declan Rice are now their players. Aside from the trio, talents such as Gabriel, Martinelli, Saka, Ramsdale, Reiss Nelson, and Saliba have signed new contracts that will keep them in the Emirates for the foreseeable future.
Anyway, if you had the pleasure of managing the Arsenal squad as it is now, after adding Havertz, Timber, and Rice, how would you line it up in a big match?
Your defense may include Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, and Jurrien Timber. Under Aaron Ramsdale’s orders, the four will make a defensive block that will be a nightmare for opposition forwards (Ben White may have to come on as a sub).
I’m confident you’ll go with Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Odegaard in midfield. Kai Havertz, noted for his technical and goal-scoring abilities, will play as one of the double-eights alongside Martin Odegaard. At the same time, Declan Rice provides outstanding defensive cover, linking the defense and the attacking midfield.
Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli will undoubtedly be your selections in attack; that attacking line will be a dynamic mix of youth and experience. Martinelli and Saka will continue to wow fans with their flair and brilliance, giving full-backs nightmares. At the same time, Jesus attempts to disprove the naysayers by killing off every opportunity.
Arsenal fans should hope for a successful season with this dynamic lineup and a quality bench that includes Emile Smith-Rowe, Ben White, Matt Turner, Reiss Nelson, Eddie Nketiah, Romeo Lavia (who could hopefully join), and Leandro Trossard.
Don’t you agree?
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As things stand, I’d have the same side as last season with rice replacing xhaka.
If partey goes, I’m not sure – would consider jorginho replacing him, but might go with white or zinchenko in midfield (rice moving to DM), with either timber or Tierney coming into the starting 11.
What I think will happen is the lineup listed in the article, only with white instead of timber at the start of the season.
Things likely will change depending on form, fatigue and how well players adapt to the tactical setup(s) used during the season.
Ramsdale in goal
Saliba , Gabriel ,White – CBS
Mid- Zinchenko Rice Ode Partey
Lw – Trossard RW Saka CF Martinelli
Alex can drop into the LB position when we are defending… this can be great when facing the likes of city… We need numbers in middle of the park.
No idea if all these players will still be here but are currently Arsenal players.
……………Ramsdale
White Saliba Gabriel Tierney
…………Partey Rice
……………….Ode………
Saka Jesus Martinelli
Would consider swopingbout Jesus woth someone else too.
Also is the artle asking us or telling who we should pick, because it seems like the latter?
He is telling who HIS choices are, and asking who you would pick.
I actually thought that the title clearly said that!
I’m sure you are aware that the title and body of an article may differ right?
“I’m confident you’ll go with……”
“…….will undoubtedly be your selections in attack”
If, in a response to this comment, one were to write a prediction about your next response, would that preclude any response at all?
You know very well that this was a discussion-starting article but were overwhelmed by the smart-arse within you.
It’s interesting how few have chosen Havertz as a first team player.
My line up would be Ramsdale White Tierney Rice Gabriel Saliba Saka Partey Jesus Odegaard and, Martinelli Subs from Turner Timber Kiwior Tomiyasu Zinchenko Havertz Smith Rowe JorginhoTrossard Nketiah I would still like to see a top striker coming in and would not be adverse to Partey being sild with Lavia or Milonkovic coming in I dont really think the likes of Nelson or Nketiah are top notch The one in the squad who has potentisl but needs to be cultivated is Tavares Would sell Holding Lokonga Balogun Patino Pepe and Marquinhos Elneny and Cedric to remain for experience
Maybe all new players will play in our first EPL match, because of their contracts:
…….………….……. Ramsdale
………. Timber .… Saliba …. Magalhaes
………………. White ……..… Rice
Saka . Odegaard . Havertz . Martinelli
……………………..…. Jesus
Romano said Inter are contacting Arsenal for Balogun, after Lukaku chose to talk to Juventus, but Arsenal want a huge fee
I think we’re trying to keep balogun. I think arteta rates him, but will struggle to get him in the team in the short term.
Looking forward to his next game
I like this formation but I think it would work even better if you swapped White and Timber around. Timber was in the top 3 in the Dutch league for progressive carry’s, forward passes and successful passes. I still feel that Partey has a role to play next to Rice and we can slowly introduce Timber rather than throwing him in the deep end.
Yeah. Partey could also play inverted-RB with White behind him, as they did last season
A keep saying a deep laying midfield trio of Odegaard, Rice and Havertz is a disaster waiting to happen.
——————Ramsdale
-Timber–Saliba–Magahlese–Zinchenko
———–Partey——-Rice
–Saka—-Odegaard/ Havertz–Martinelli
—–‐—————Jesus
Rice could also play in a single pivot with Timber switching to the left.
——————Ramsdale
—White—Saliba—Magahlese—Timber
———————Rice
–Saka—Odegaard–Havertz—Marinelli
——————-Jesus
This formation could easily switch to a 4: 3 ; 3 when the team is in attack mode but the chemistry has to spot on.
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The concept of a First XI is a thing of the past. There are so many games now, a club must have enough depth to adequately rotate players out of the side. However, what you’ll end up with is rather than a First XI you’ll get some players who are main stays, whilst others will rotate more frequently.
I think we can expect Ramsdale, Saliba, Gabriel, Rice, Odegaard, Saka & Jesus to be those that always play, although personally I think Jesus should rotate with Saka which would allow Balogun or Nketiah some much needed game time. You will have core players and those that are interchangeable. This is the way.
Starting XI
Defense
(GK)-Ramsdale, (RB)-Ben White, (RCB)-Saliba, (LCB)-Gabriel Magh…, (LB)-Zinchenko
Midfield
(RAM)-Odeegard,(CDM/CM)-Rice, (LM)-Trossard
Forward
(RW)-Saka, (CF)-Jesús, (LW)-Martinelli
Bench
(GK)-Turner, (RB/CB)-Timber, (CB/LB)-Kiwior, (LB)-Tierney, (CDM)-Jorginho, (CDM)-Partey, (LAM)-Smith-Rowe, (LAM)-Havertz, (CM)-Nwaneri, (RAM)-Vieira, (LW)-Nelson, (CF)-Balogun, (CF)-Nketia, (RW)-Marquinhos
Reserves (if we don’t terminate contract or sell)
(CDM)-Elneny, (CB)-Holding, (RW)-Pepe, (LB)-Tavares, (RB)-Cedric,
First Eleven
……………………..Ramsdale
White Saliba Gabriel Zinny
………………………Rice
….. Ødegaard Havertz
Saka Jesus Martinelli
Second eleven (Champions League team)
…………….Turner
Tomiyasu Timber Kiwior Tierney
……………..Jorginho Partey
Saka SmithRowe Trossard
……………….. Nketiah/Balogun
Omg we need a lethal striker!!
For my first eleven We keep it last season it as it was pretty much effective and better rotation would ensure the squad is fit for the entirety of next season.
As for the champions league team
I picked players with much more experience and with Timber/Kiwior drifting into defensive midfield and form a double pivot with Partey leaving a back three of players comfortable with playing centerback
which in turn allows Jorginho to move higher up the pitch and join Smith Rowe in the creative department due to their gifted passing abilities.
I got to admit we need a lethal striker for the champions league team maybe a Vlahovic-ish??
But we do boast a better midfield than Manchester Shitty if Bernardo Silva leaves and provided we keep Partey.
We win the League Fa cup and semi final Champions League…
My Champions League team would definitely beat the first eleven.
Who dare disagree
Now Arsenal have got the weight of expectations to deal with next season. Last term very few gave them a dog’s chance in hell of making top four, never mind challenging for the title itself.
All that has changed.
With their unexpected exploits of last season and the transfer activity done so far in this summer, many expect them to go a step further and win the championship. Arsen Wenger, the legendary manager of the club has said that much in very clear terms
So over to you Arteta and his team. There’s no hiding place this time around.
Assuming Partey leaves I am a little perplexed where Rice will play, and second guessing MA is like selecting a number on a roulette wheel. Here I go
Ramsdale
White
Saliba
Gabriel
Zinchencko
Jorghino
Rice
Odegaard
Saka
Jesus
Martinelli
Ramdale
Timber. Saliba Gabriel Tieny
Rice party. Odegard
Saka. Gab. Matineli.
I have got the best and best line up:
Ramsdale
White. Saliba. Gabriel. Tomiyasu
Declan
Trossard. Odegaard.
Saka. Jesus. Martinelli.