Arsenal are looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League as they face Newcastle United today. The team has some injury concerns and the predicted lineup sees Merino and Trossard starting ahead of Odegaard, despite the latter returning from his ankle injury. With Raya set to start and White's fitness still uncertain, Gabriel and Saliba are predicted to be in the starting lineup instead. In the midfield, Partey and Rice are expected to be joined by Merino while Martinelli, Havertz and Saka are set to lead the attack.
Arsenal's Return to Action against Newcastle: Trossard and Merino Slot into Lineup
After a disappointing defeat to Manchester City, Arsenal will be eager to get back on track when they host Newcastle United in the Premier League today. The Gunners will have some injury concerns to contend with, but the predicted lineup suggests that Leandro Trossard and Mikel Merino will start ahead of Martin Odegaard and Kieran Tierney.
Injury Concerns
Arsenal have been hit by a few injury blows in recent weeks, with Odegaard and Tierney the most notable absentees. Odegaard has been struggling with an ankle injury, while Tierney has a knee problem. Both players are expected to miss the match against Newcastle, but they could be back in contention for Arsenal's next game against Everton.
Predicted Lineup
With Odegaard and Tierney out, Arsenal are expected to make a couple of changes to their starting lineup. Trossard, who joined the Gunners from Brighton in January, is likely to start on the left wing, while Merino is set to replace Tierney at left-back.
Gabriel and William Saliba are expected to continue their partnership in central defense, with Ben White masih terkatung-katung because of fitness issues. Thomas Partey and Declan Rice are expected to start in midfield, while Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Martinelli are set to lead the attack.
Newcastle's Form
Newcastle have been in impressive form this season, and they will be looking to continue their unbeaten run against Arsenal. The Magpies have won their last three Premier League games, and they will be confident of getting a result at Emirates Stadium.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who is likely to start for Arsenal? Gabriel, Saliba, Partey, Rice, Merino, Trossard, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
2. Who is injured for Arsenal? Odegaard (ankle), Tierney (knee)
3. What is Newcastle's recent form? Won their last three Premier League games
4. Who is the top scorer for Newcastle? Callum Wilson (6 goals)
5. What time does the match start? 12:30 PM GMT
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