Arsenal faces an unusual situation in the Premier League title race, where any loss feels like conceding ground to Tottenham Hotspur. This adds pressure to their upcoming away game against Newcastle.
Their recent disappointment came in the Carabao Cup, as they were defeated 3-1 by West Ham at the London Stadium. In contrast, Newcastle managed a convincing 3-0 win at Old Trafford against Manchester United, potentially boosting their confidence.
Both teams are expected to make significant lineup changes compared to their cup matches due to various injuries in their squads. Here’s the projected Arsenal starting lineup for their clash against Newcastle in a 4-3-3 formation:
– Goalkeeper (GK): David Raya is likely to reclaim the starting spot from Aaron Ramsdale after the midweek game.
– Right-Back (RB): Ben White, despite an own goal and a full match against West Ham, is expected to feature.
– Center-Backs (CB): William Saliba, rested in the previous game, is set to return alongside Gabriel Magalhaes.
– Left-Back (LB): Takehiro Tomiyasu may provide defensive stability on the left, considering his natural center-back attributes.
– Midfield (CM): Martin Odegaard, who received rest during the midweek, should be motivated for the game. Jorginho, despite an underwhelming performance, is expected to have a chance at redemption. Declan Rice, despite previous ties with West Ham, is likely to make a comeback.
– Wingers (RW and LW): Bukayo Saka will start on the right wing, while Gabriel Martinelli will take the left-wing position.
– Striker (ST): Eddie Nketiah is the likely choice in the absence of Gabriel Jesus.
This lineup aims to secure a victory for Arsenal against Newcastle, despite the challenges and pressure in the title race.
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