How the Gunners will line up to take on the Belgians in the Champions League.
The Gunners are in the midst of an injury crisis, and Anderlecht represents one of those games that could quite easily become a banana skin. What does Wenger do? Play a full strength team knowing that any further injuries will undoubtedly present a huge problem, or rest his key men to give a few fringe players a chance, knowing that anything other than a win will only invite more pressure onto himself? Here’s what we think he will do…
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GK: Emiliano Martinez
The rookie ‘keeper comes into the limelight in the wake of injury and suspension. Undoubtedly the weak link in the side, but if there is a time for a show stopping performance it is now.
LB: Kieran Gibbs
Gibbs has been keeping Monreal on the sidelines and will continue to do so again against the Belgians.
CB: Per Mertesacker
The experienced centre-back will be looked upon to marshall a shaky back line as well as covering for Martinez.
CB: Calum Chambers
The young England international will likely be moved back into the middle again in place for…
RB: Hector Bellerin
The youngster will be given more chances to impress now, but will need to be at his best to make full use of this opportunity.
DM: Mikel Arteta
The skipper has been passed fit to start and will most likely be given the chance to re-assert himself in the centre in place of the luckless Mathieu Falmini.
CM: Aaron Ramsey
Rambo is also likely to make a return from injury to further boost Wenger’s engine room.
CM: Jack Wilshere
The Englishman has also been given the go ahead to start after a minor knock.
LW: Santi Cazorla
With the Ox looking poor against Hull, Wenger may decide to hold him back from the bench.
RW: Alexis Sanchez
The Chilean will be looked upon to be the side’s most creative outlet to get in and around the Belgian’s defence.
ST: Danny Welbeck
Still the side’s first choice striker as Wenger clearly does not fancy Campbell or Podolski.