Arsenal host AS Monaco in the Emirates Cup this evening. This will be the Gunners’ final pre-season game before the Community Shield clash against Manchester City on Sunday.
Manager Mikel Arteta is likely to pick his best starting line-up based on recent form. Leandro Trossard is a strong candidate to start after his splendid brace against Barcelona.
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Line-up:
There is currently speculation over Aaron Ramsdale’s position in goal amid the club’s pursuit of David Raya from Brentford. The England international has not been at his best during pre-season, but is expected to start between the sticks versus Monaco.
In front of him, it could be the same back four from the Barcelona win. Ben White should start at right-back with William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes expected to feature at the heart of the defence.
Jurrien Timber fared well at left-back last week. The summer signing should get the nod over Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jakub Kiwior. Oleksandr Zinchenko is recovering from a calf injury.
Declan Rice missed the Blaugrana game with a tight calf, but he was back in full training yesterday.
The club’s record signing is set to start in the number six role ahead of Thomas Partey and Jorginho. Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard are set to feature in front of him as part of a three-man midfield.
Furthermore, Bukayo Saka is a nailed-on starter on the right wing after a top pre-season campaign.
Leandro Trossard should deservedly start ahead of Gabriel Martinelli on the left flank after helping Arsenal to come from behind to beat Barcelona with a superb brace.
Up front, Gabriel Jesus is anticipated to be picked over Eddie Nketiah and Folarin Balogun. The Brazilian has not hit top form, but he is the club’s best option up front.
How Arsenal are likely to line up vs Monaco
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