Arsenal predicted lineup vs Manchester City in the Premier League…
Arsenal have struggled against the big teams away from home recently, but Arsene Wenger is confident his side has what it takes to get a win at the Etihad against Manchester City.
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Here is how we think Arsenal will line up against Manchester City:
GK) David Ospina
He hasn’t looked spectacular since replacing Wojciech Szczesny, but neither has he put a foot wrong. No reason for the Arsene Wenger to drop him.
RB) Hector Bellerin
A definite problem area, and a position City could look to exploit. Calum Chambers has been ill recently, so Bellerin is likely to get the nod.
CB) Laurent Koscielny
The defence looks so much strong with the Frenchman in it, so lets hope his tendinitis doesn’t flare up again.
CB) Per Mertesacker
An ever present this season, no reason for that to change now.
LB) Nacho Monreal
Kieran Gibbs has been struggling for fitness, and while he may return for the game, he is unlikely to start.
DM) Francis Coquelin
Coquelin has been superb since being recalled from loan, and it would be harsh for Wenger to replace him with Mathieu Flamini.
CM) Aaron Ramsey
If the Welshman is fit then he should start, although Tomas Rosicky has looked solid when deployed in this position.
CAM) Santi Cazorla
Arguably our best performer over the Christmas period, the Spaniard surely has to continue in this role.
RAM) Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
This position is up for grabs at the moment, with Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil returning. The Ox is most likely to start however, with one of the pair almost certain to replace him in the second half.
LAM) Alexis Sanchez
Arsene Wenger has hinted that he may play Sanchez further forward to accommodate Ozil, but with Olivier Giroud fit and firing that seems unlikely.
ST) Olivier Giroud
With Danny Welbeck injured and Yaya Sanogo and Lukas Podolski out on loan, the only way the Frenchman won’t start is if Sanchez is played up front.