Arsenal are in Athens to face
Olympiacos in Europa League round of 32. Arsenal and Olympiacos have played 8
games with each other and both sides have 4 wins and Arsenal have lost twice in
their 3 visits. Olympiacos have been unbeaten in last 18 consecutive matches
and have finished 3rd in UEFA Champions League group stages. While Arsenal
have struggled in this season in Premier League but have finished at top in
Europa League Group stages. A tough match is expected at Karaiskakis Stadium.
Mesut Ozil and Lucas Torreira are
not travelling with the team. Ozil will miss the match because of his personal
matters and Torreira is ill and not ready to play, he may join the team if
feels fit. In the absence of Ozil and Torreira youngsters will have a chance to
display their potential and it is also expected that Arteta may rest Aubameyang
for upcoming EPL fixtures, particularly game against Everton on Sunday. Saka
will also be rested and injury return Kolasinac will start as left fullback and
Sokratis will replace Mustafi at the heart of defense. Bellarin is playing
regularly after returning from injury and he may need some rest before tough
fixtures. Maitland Niles has been very effective under Arteta and deserves to
start.
Lacazette
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Martinelli
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Willock
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Pepe
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Xhaka
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Ceballos
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Kolasinac
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Luiz
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Sokratis
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Maitland-Niles
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Martinez
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Goal Post: Martinez will start at
goal post.
Defense: Maitland Niles, Sokratis, Luiz and Kolasinac
Midfield: Ceballos, Xhaka, and
Willock
Forward line: Pepe, Laccazette
and Martinelli