Calafiori starts, 4 big changes | Expected Arsenal line-up (4-3-3) vs Girona, Nwaneri in new role

Arsenal take on Girona on the road in their final league game of the Champions League.

The Gunners have 16 points on the board after seven matches and they are pretty much guaranteed to finish in the top-eight positions.

Arsenal have a three-point lead and a seven-plus goal difference over ninth-placed Aston Villa heading into tonight’s game at the Estadi Montilivi.

Manager Mikel Arteta could be tempted to make a few changes due to the huge Premier League clash against Manchester City at home on Sunday.

Formation: 4-3-3

Predicted Line-up:

David Raya is poised to continue in goal for the Gunners. He has played every minute in Europe this term and will be eyeing a sixth clean sheet of the Champions League campaign.

We anticipate a couple of changes in the backline. William Saliba only recently returned from a minor muscle injury. Jakub Kiwior could partner Gabriel Magalhaes in central defence.

At left-back, Riccardo Calafiori could get the nod over Myles Lewis-Skelly. The Italian scored a wonderful goal to win the game at Wolves and could make his first start since his injury return.

Jurrien Timber has no competition at right-back with Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu sidelined. The Dutchman was superb against Wolves with his defending and should keep his place.

In midfield, there could be a couple of changes. Jorginho and Martin Odegaard could come into the XI.

Thomas Partey could be handed a breather. Jorginho and Odegaard are likely to be accompanied by Declan Rice, who will aim to score for the second European game running.

Ethan Nwaneri started in central midfield last weekend but was substituted at the break after Lewis-Skelly’s sending-off. He could play on the right wing for the Gunners tonight.

We anticipate Gabriel Martinelli to get the nod over Leandro Trossard on the left wing with Kai Havertz leading the line. The German was guilty of squandering three clear-cut chances at Wolves.

Despite this, he remains the only realistic striking option with Gabriel Jesus injured. The 25-year-old has the opportunity to redeem himself with a strong performance with a goal or two.

How Arsenal could line up vs Girona

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