Yahoo Sports Arsenal XI vs Girona – Predicted lineup and team news
Arsenal conclude their Champions League league phase campaign with a trip to Girona this evening.
The Gunners are all but assured an automatic place in the last 16 and sit third in the standings. Given a healthy goal difference, only defeat and a significant swing of results and goals could see Arsenal drop into the playoff places.
Mikel Arteta could look to rotate his side ahead of a crucial week in the club’s campaign. Following the trip to Spain, Arsenal face Manchester City in the Premier League before the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final with Newcastle.
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🆚 Girona
🕗 8pm (UK)
🏆 Champions League
🏟 Estadi Municipal de Montilivi pic.twitter.com/2LHOBqMQ2R— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 29, 2025
At the weekend, Arsenal overcame the adversity of Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card to beat Wolves 1-0 at Molineux.
Their opponents tonight, Girona, are already eliminated from the Champions League. The Spanish side have taken just three points from their seven games.
Arsenal XI vs Girona – Predicted lineup and team news
Arsenal team news
Mikel Arteta could look to rest some of his key personnel for the trip to Spain. William Saliba and Gabriel are among those in need of rest, while there could be a debut for on-loan goalkeeper Neto.
Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard have travelled despite missing the weekend win at Wolves through injury and illness respectively.
The lack of alternatives mean Kai Havertz is expected to lead the line again despite signs of fatigue in recent fixtures. Injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka mean Arsenal are light in the final third. Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are not yet ready to return.
Arsenal predicted lineup
Arsenal predicted XI: Neto; Timber, Kiwior, Calafiori, Zinchenko; Jorginho, Rice; Sterling, Nwaneri, Trossard; Havertz.
When is Girona vs Arsenal?
Girona host Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday 29th January 2025. Kick-off at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi will be at 20:00 GMT.
What TV channel is Girona vs Arsenal be on?
Girona vs Arsenal will be available to watch on TNT Sports 4 and Discovery+ UK.
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