Mikel Arteta faces an important decision in selecting his team before Arsenal’s match against Liverpool. They have the chance to close the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to just two points when they play them on Sunday. Despite recent victories, Arteta knows that a defeat could end their title ambitions. The expected line-up for Arsenal includes some changes from their midweek victory, with 28-year-old goalkeeper Raya set to start.
In defense, the back four is expected to be White, Saliba, Gabriel, and Zinchenko, with strong chemistry and trust among the players. In midfield, Arteta is likely to start with Odegaard, Rice, and Havertz, making a change from their previous game where Emile Smith Rowe started. Despite doubts surrounding Havertz, Arteta remains loyal to the midfielder. Unfortunately, Thomas Partey won’t be available for a while due to injury, but Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka are expected to play, joined by Gabriel Martinelli, in an attempt to expose the Liverpool defense.
Jesus, in particular, will be looking to silence the doubters with a strong performance.