After suffering two consecutive defeats, Arsenal is determined to regain their winning form as they prepare to host Sevilla at the Emirates Stadium this Wednesday.
Their recent 3-1 loss to West Ham United was followed by a highly controversial 1-0 defeat to Newcastle. Despite these setbacks, manager Mikel Arteta now focuses on their European campaign.
Arsenal currently leads the way in Group B, but a poor result in this match could dramatically change the group standings.
Injury concerns have plagued the Arsenal squad. Captain Martin Odegaard missed the Newcastle clash due to an injury, as reported by the club. Furthermore, Gabriel Jesus, who was the standout performer in the first leg of this clash against Sevilla, remains sidelined due to injuries sustained in that very game. The absence of Thomas Partey is a long-term issue, with no concrete return date in sight.
In contrast, Sevilla is on an upward trajectory, having gone unbeaten in their last three matches. Their recent 2-1 loss to Arsenal last month has not dampened their confidence, and they approach this fixture with optimism, believing they can secure a positive result.
Looking ahead to the match, here's the predicted Arsenal lineup:
Goalkeeper: David Raya
Defenders: Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Midfielders: Jorginho, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz.
Forwards: Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal's primary objective is to solidify their position at the top of the group in tomorrow's encounter.