Declan Rice Is Back | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Manchester City | OneFootball

Arsenal finished their UEFA Champions League group stage round with a victory over Girona. They will surely be high in confidence before taking onto Manchester City, who has been struggling badly, in the Premier League this weekend.

A lot of drama unfolded the last time these two sides met this season. However, things have changed drastically for both ends since then. No matter what, fans can expect a lot of intensity, rivalry, and maybe even verbal exchanges between the players.

4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Manchester City

Defence

Arsenal are sweating over the fitness of David Raya, who didn’t participate in the previous game due to a muscular problem. Jurrien Timber is likely to be called up to play as the right-back in the lineup.

William Saliba should be replacing Jakub Kiwior at the heart of the defence to partner up with Gabriel Magalhaes. On the flip side, young Myles Lewis-Skelly might get the nod ahead of Riccardo Calafiori for the left full-back role.

BURNLEY, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 17: David Raya of Arsenal celebrates after teammate Bukayo Saka (not pictured) scores his team’s second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on February 17, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Midfield

Thomas Partey, who was used as the right-back, is likely to return to don the deep-lying midfielder avatar. He will have the services of Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice alongside in the middle of the park.

Leandro Trossard is operating on the left wing with Kai Havertz returning as the number nine. However, Mikel Arteta will have to make a choice between Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri for the only left position. The latter did well against Girona and might find himself a bit unlucky not to find a place in the starting XI.

4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Manchester City