Holding dropped, Tierney starts: 3-4-3 Predicted team vs Man City
Arsenal will have it all to do when they visit the Etihad stadium on Wednesday, with a victory – or at least a draw – now imperative more than ever in the biggest game of the season thus far.
After dropping six points in their last three league games, the Gunners are now in a precarious position in the title race, despite leading the table for much of the campaign.
Ramsdale is expected to keep his place in goal after Friday night’s blunder but there has to be some reshuffling done with the backline that sits infront of him.
Holding’s presence has made Saliba’s absence felt so painfully and the ex-Bolton man has to sit this one out for a new defensive Arsenal shape at the back.
White, Gabriel and Tierney should be the back three while Xhaka and Partey sit infront of them, with Saka (a former full-back) and Zinchenko filling the wing-back roles.
Assuming Xhaka is fit to start, having Zinchenko in a more advanced position could prove to be a masterstroke decision, considering the energy and forward-thinking movements he brings. Of course, those same traits are part of why the Ukranian is not so relaible as an orthodox full-back or defender.
The rest of the team picks itself with Odegaard and Martinelli virtually guaranteed a start while Jesus is preferred to Trossard.
Jesus’ ability to tussle with defenders and hold up the ball as a lone striker will be much-needed in a game where Arsenal might not see a lot of the ball.
PREDICTED TEAM
Ramsdale
White – Gabriel – Tierney
Saka – Partey – Xhaka – Zinchenko
Odegaard – Jesus – Martinelli
Nice line-up, good to go
Holding handles haaland well at least he marks him to the extent he rarely scores against arsenal then Jesus and nketia should be in front with Martineli ordegard parti and xhaka at the middle then we are assured of winning them
Playing out from the back with holding in the team has caused big problems as you can see by the goals conceded. The team needs stability and a back 3 could give us that. Tierney is used to playing that at international level.
I would say we need more ball holding players, Xhaka and holding should rest. Trossard in the Xhaka position and holding out for a back 3
This selection would be massive and strategic. My only concern is the strength and speed of Haaland is going to be difficult to contain. Gabriel would have to take massive responsibility in nullifying this guy. I hope we win this!! Good luck to the players and our supporters
Good luck
Let holding keep his position ti hold halaand
I prefer using 3 4 3 information starting trossard on xhaka wing
I’ll prefer trossard for zinchenko and zinchenko for xhaka
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The back three can’t work at arsenal because Gabriel can’t contain Harland otherwise expect massive goals in counter attacks ,red cards in the very first half