Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Kairat Almaty, Gyokeres starts

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January 28, 2026 17:22 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Arsenal will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host Kairat Almaty in the Champions League tonight.

The Gunners have already booked their spot in the top two of the league phase and can seal the first position with a draw or a win.

Ahead of the game, we expect manager Mikel Arteta to make up to 10 changes from the 3-2 Premier League loss to Manchester United.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-up:

David Raya could be given a breather tonight. Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to make his Champions League debut for the Gunners between the sticks.

The backline could see three changes from last weekend. William Saliba, Jurrien Timber and Gabriel Magalhaes should be completely rested.

Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori could line up in the full-back positions, while Cristhian Mosquera could partner Piero Hincapie in central defence.

Declan Rice and Mikel Merino are suspended, while there is a strong possibility that Martin Zubimendi and Martin Odegaard could be rested.

This could mean Christian Norgaard could get the nod in the number six role. We anticipate Myles Lewis-Skelly to partner him with Eberechi Eze slotting in the number 10 position tonight.

There should be a triple change in attack too. Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard should make way for Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli tonight.

Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Kairat: Arrizabalaga; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori; Norgaard, Lewis-Skelly; Madueke, Eze, Martinelli; Gyokeres.