Gabriel Jesus will be the starter. I predicted the Arsenal vs Liverpool lineup
Arsenal welcome Liverpool to Emirates Stadium on matchday 23 of first division in what could elevate or crush the fate of his title. Here is how Mikel ArtetaThe team is expected to configure their equipment:
Goalie: David Raya is set to retain his place as Arteta's preferred first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Aaron Ramsdale
Defending: Arteta will be without Jurrien Timber, who is still recovering from his anterior cruciate ligament injury that has kept him out for most of the season, while Takehiro Tomiyasu will not be available after his participation with Japan in the Asian Cup.
Ben White could retain his place at right back while William Saliba and Gabriel Margalhães could continue their central defensive partnership with Oleksandr Zinchenko completing the back four.
Midfield: Declan Rice He is expected to start, while Emile Smith Rowe hopes his impeccable performance against Nottingham Forest will be enough to retain his place in midfield.
Fabio Viera is still out with a groin injury, while Thomas Partey could count on his return to full training.
Martin Odegaard is expected to lead Arsenal out of the tunnel and will also be in the middle of the park for Arteta's side.
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Stroke: Arteta will take the match at the Emirates with utmost importance as it could make or break his chances of winning the title. Therefore, he would use a gold-edged attack.
A recurring knee concern Gabriel Jesus The Brazilian is expected to lead Arsenal's attacking line.
Arteta has confirmed that the 26-year-old striker has trained with the team all week, meaning he is likely to start against Liverpool in this big contest.
Bukayo Saka He is also expected to start on the right wing, while Arteta would have to decide who best suits his tactics against Liverpool between Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli.
In all likelihood, Arteta will not make any changes to the winning team, barring late physical problems.
Here's how Arsenal could line up: stripe; Blanco, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Smith Rowe; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
