Arsenal News

4-3-2-1 Expected ARSENAL Line-up vs Nottingham Forest – FA Cup Third Round

Published

6 months ago

January 8, 2022

Abiodun Pelumi

4-3-2-1 Expected ARSENAL Line-up vs Nottingham Forest - FA Cup Third Round

Arsenal are short on players ahead of their FA Cup Third Round clash against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Coach Mikel Arteta stated that the team is dealing with Covid-19 and injury difficulties, limiting their options for the weekend.

Bernd Leno is set to start in goal, whereas Cedric Soares, Nuno Tavares, and Pablo Mari are expected to play in defense. Gabriel will undoubtedly sit out due to his suspension.

Albert Sambi Lokonga would start in midfield, and if Granit Xhaka is recovered, he might be his partner. Calum Chambers or Charlie Patino might get rare starts if that doesn’t happen.

Folarin Balogun may miss out in the future as his loan move to Middlesbrough nears completion. Emile Smith Rowe is set to return to the lineup, and Eddie Nketiah will look to lead the assault once more.

Young Anass Salah-Eddine, one of the most important member of the clubs, could possibly be included in the squad.

Expected Arsenal Line-up to face Nottingham Forest in Sunday’s FA Cup Third Round.

Goalkeeper: Leno

Defenders: Cedric, Holding, Mari, Tavares.

Midfielders: Lokonga, Xhaka Smith Rowe.

Forward: Saka, Martinelli; Nketiah;

ITV, 5.10pm GMT, Sunday

The City Ground is the location.

Craig Pawson is the official referee.

Leno, Ramsdale, Okonkwo; Cedric, Chambers, Gabriel, Holding, Kolasinac, Mari, Tavares, Tierney, Tomiyasu, White; Lokonga, Odegaard, Saka, Smith Rowe, Xhaka; Balogun, Lacazette, Martinelli, Nketiah; Balogun, Lacazette, Martinelli, Nketiah; Balogun, Lacazette

Gabriel has been suspended indefinitely.

Aubameyang (AFCON), Elneny (AFCON), Partey (AFCON), Pepe (AFCON) are all unavailable (AFCON)