Arsenal predicted line up for second Champions League group game.
Here’s our Arsenal predicted line up as the Gunners take on Greek giants Olympiakos at the Emirates Stadium. Having rotated a little too much for the trip to Dinamo Zagreb, Arsene Wenger will surely name this strong side as he looks for a first win of the season in Europe…
GK: Petr Cech
Rested for the defeat in Zagreb, Petr Cech will surely continue in goal for Arsenal for this Champions League game, with David Ospina not a reliable enough option at the moment.
DR: Hector Bellerin
Another player who sat out the last Champions League match, youngster Hector Bellerin deserves to continue at right-back for this big game.
DL: Nacho Monreal
Once again, Nacho Monreal should be in ahead of Kieran Gibbs for the left-back slot after Wenger’s failed tinkering in the opening day Champions League defeat.
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DC: Gabriel
With Per Mertesacker unconvincing against Leicester City at the weekend, Gabriel could return to the team for this game as he is suspended for Premier League matches.
DC: Laurent Koscielny
A key defender for Arsenal, Laurent Koscielny is sure to start and will need to be at his best to make sure the Gunners don’t slip up again.
MC: Francis Coquelin
Back in the starting line up, Francis Coquelin is another established first-teamer for Arsenal now who will need to be at his best to protect the back four and prevent another upset.
MC: Santi Cazorla
Arsenal’s main creative player, Santi Cazorla should start in his usual central midfield role and will be tasked with creating the bulk of the Gunners’ chances.
AMR: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Not a regular so far this season, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain surely deserves more of a chance and could be one player brought in if Wenger does rotate slightly.
AML: Alexis Sanchez
Scorer of a hat-trick against Leicester at the weekend, Alexis Sanchez will be hoping to finally get going this season and could be a source of goals again on Tuesday night.
AMC: Mesut Ozil
In his usual number ten role, Mesut Ozil was better in the Leicester game and will need to provide some spark for Wenger’s side again against Olympiakos.
FC: Theo Walcott
Completing our Arsenal predicted line up, Theo Walcott takes his place up front after moving ahead of Olivier Giroud in the pecking order in recent times.
