Arsenal They have lost two games in a row in all competitions and have no match. first division win in three tries.
Their next game in the English top flight is the London derby against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this afternoon, presenting them with the perfect opportunity to rekindle their title fight.
Mikel Arteta He has been dealing with a number of injury problems and hopes to have some key players available against the Blues. Here's a look at how the Spaniard's team could line up against the Blues.
goalkeeper – David Raya has suffered 12 infringements this season in the Premier League, but remains Mikel Arteta's preferred goalkeeper. Thus, he will retain his place between the sticks at Stamford Bridge.
Defenders – Arteta is likely to name a defense unchanged since Inter Milan's defeat on Wednesday at the champions league. Ben White will once again get the nod at right-back, while Jurrien Timber should retain his place on the left with Riccardo Calafiori out and Oleksandr Zinchenko out of favor.
Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba They are inseparable in the middle of Arsenal's defense and will also pair up in the London Derby.
Odegaard starts but Rice misses
Midfielders – Declan Rice is facing a race against time be fit for the clash against Chelsea. Furthermore, given the number of injuries Arteta has had to deal with since the start of the season, it is unlikely that the former western ham The star will be at risk this weekend. As a result, Thomas Partey should feature in the defensive midfield alongside Mikel Merino.
Martin Odegaard came on in second-half stoppage time against Inter Milan, but could be ready to start against Chelsea after training intensively with the first team. The captain should start as Arsenal's attacking midfielder and his return would be a huge boost for the Gunners.
Bukayo Saka He will likely start on the right wing, while Leandro Trossard could get the nod on the left, with Gabriel Martinelli out.
Forward – Kai Havertz He is a doubt after suffering a serious blow to the head against Inter Milan. However, it looks like the German international should be fit to lead Arsenal's attack at Stamford Bridge.
Here's a look at what the Gunners would look like on paper:
