Mikel Arteta has had to play a careful game of balance with his team selection tonight against FC Zurich. With the game against Chelsea on the weekend, the Spaniard has naturally made a number of changes whilst knowing a win is needed to secure top spot in the group.
With Matt Turner still out, Aaron Ramsdale has maintained his position in the Arsenal goal. The England international's European debut was not an easy one with a failed punch from a corner directly contributing to PSV's second goal in last week's defeat.
Europa League regulars Rob Holding and Kieran Tierney have returned to the back four, again hoping for better performances than they mustered against PSV. Meanwhile, Ben White remains at right back, and completing the back four is Gabriel Magalhaes.
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In midfield a return for Mohamed Elneny sees the Egyptian make his first appearance since the 2-1 win over Fulham in August prior to suffering a serious hamstring injury. This has allowed Albert Sambi Lokonga to play the role he suits more naturally and is typically occupied by the suspended Granit Xhaka.
Fabio Vieira takes his place in the team as he has in all Europa League matches so far this season. Martin Odegaard, similar to the home clash with Bodo/Glimt could get a run out ahead of another 'Big Six' clash this weekend from the bench.
Reiss Nelson keeps his place in the squad as expected after his two goals against Nottingham Forest. The winger said after the game that he wanted to stay at Arsenal beyond his current deal which expires in the summer and will hope to achieve that with another big performance tonight.
Eddie Nketiah, like Vieira, starts his sixth Europa League group stage game in a row looking to get on the scoresheet for the first time since gameweek two of the competition. Finally Gabriel Jesus completes the team, Arteta clearly looking to offer the Brazilian a chance to find his shooting boots before the weekend.
Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; Cedric; Holding; Gabriel; Tierney; Elneny; Lokonga; Vieira; Nelson; Nketiah; Jesus
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