Arsenal will this weekend face Nottingham Forest away from home and here is the likely squad that the gunners will use in this important match.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on October 30, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
As Arsenal gear up to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening at City Ground, Mikel Arteta is expected to field a strong starting lineup in order to maintain their position in the title race. The Gunners are currently second on the Premier League table with 81 points after 36 games, just four points behind Manchester City who have a game in hand.
PREDICTED ARSENAL LINEUP TO FACE NOTTINGHAM FOREST
PREDICTED ARSENAL LINEUP TO FACE NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Aaron Ramsdale; Kieran Tierney, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jakub Kiwior, Ben White; Partey, Granit Xhaka; Trossard, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus
In goal, Aaron Ramsdale is expected to start as he has been the first-choice goalkeeper for Arsenal this season. The defense is likely to consist of Kieran Tierney, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jakub Kiwior, and Ben White. Gabriel and White have been consistent performers for Arsenal this season, while Tierney and Kiwior are expected to fill in for the injured William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
In midfield, Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka are expected to start as the double pivot. Partey has been a key player for Arsenal this season, providing defensive stability and contributing to the attack as well. Xhaka, on the other hand, has been a consistent performer in midfield and has formed a good partnership with Partey.
In attack, Leandro Trossard is expected to start on the right-wing. The Belgian international has been impressive since his arrival from Brighton in January and has contributed with a goal and assists. Martin Odegaard is likely to start in the number 10 role, with Bukayo Saka on the right-wing. Odegaard has been a creative force for Arsenal this season.
Upfront, Gabriel Jesus is expected to lead the line for Arsenal. The Brazilian striker has been impressive for the gunners since returning from injury. He will be looking to add to his tally against Nottingham Forest.
Overall, this lineup looks strong and balanced, with a good mix of defensive solidity and attacking flair. Arsenal will be hoping to secure all three points and keep the pressure on Manchester City in the title race. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, will be looking to cause an upset and climb up the Premier League table. It promises to be an exciting game at City Ground on Saturday evening.
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