Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-3-3) vs Ipswich Town, Calafiori starts

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December 27, 2024 19:13 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Arsenal will be aiming to climb to second in the Premier League table when they host Ipswich Town tonight.

The Gunners are currently nine points behind league leaders Liverpool and can reduce the gap to six by beating the Tractor Boys.

Formation: 4-3-3

Predicted Line-up:

David Raya has been an undisputed starter in the Premier League for the Gunners and he is expected to keep his place ahead of Neto.

The defence could witness a solitary change from the 5-1 win over Crystal Palace. Riccardo Calafiori could make his first start in a while after recovering from injury. He is poised to replace Myles Lewis-Skelly.

In midfield, there could be one change with Thomas Partey making way for Declan Rice. Rice had a brilliant cameo last weekend with a goal and an assist on his injury comeback.

The England international could be accompanied by Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard. Further forward, Bukayo Saka won’t be available for some time after his hamstring injury.

Gabriel Martinelli is widely expected to take his spot on the right wing, having impressed in the role last weekend. Leandro Trossard looks set to start from the left side of the attack.

Up front, Gabriel Jesus is guaranteed to keep his spot on the back of five goals in the last two games. The Brazilian’s contributions could be key to keep the club in the hunt for the title.

Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Martinelli, Jesus, Trossard.