{"id":1973,"date":"2026-03-22T11:45:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T11:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=1973"},"modified":"2026-03-22T11:45:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T11:45:42","slug":"predicted-arsenal-lineup-vs-man-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=1973","title":{"rendered":"Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Man City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div q:key=\"QW_8\"><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=5i q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Arsenal can secure their first piece of silverware this season as they take on Manchester City in the final of the Carabao Cup this afternoon.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=5j q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-(18px) md:mt-0 mb-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5k\">Arsenal can secure their first piece of silverware this season as they take on Manchester City in the final of the Carabao Cup this afternoon.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=5l q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The Gunners eased to a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen last time out, a victory that saw them set up a tie with Sporting in the Champions League quarter-finals. Stunning goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice helped their side triumph.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=5m q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5n\">The Gunners eased to a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen last time out, a victory that saw them set up a tie with Sporting in the Champions League quarter-finals. Stunning goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice helped their side triumph.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=5o q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Mikel Arteta faces one or two questions ahead of picking his team to walk out at Wembley Stadium, but he will no doubt field the strongest lineup he requires to win just his second major trophy as Arsenal boss.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=5p q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5q\">Mikel Arteta faces one or two questions ahead of picking his team to walk out at Wembley Stadium, but he will no doubt field the strongest lineup he requires to win just his second major trophy as Arsenal boss.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=5r q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Here&#39;s how the Gunners could line up against City.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=5s q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5t\">Here&#8217;s how the Gunners could line up against City.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=5u q:key=vcaa:4--><!--qv q:id=5v q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=5w q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Man City (4-3-3)<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=5x q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5y\">Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Man City (4-3-3)<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=5z q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_1024,h_576,x_0,y_64\/images\/GettyImages\/mmsport\/209\/01kmahaybsrxqgxf3rnx--><!--qv q:id=60 q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=61 q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=61 q:key=--><!--qv q:id=62 q:key=deAA:7d_1--><!--qv q:s q:sref=62 q:key=--><!--qv q:id=63 q:key=cHU9:7d_0--><!--qv q:id=64 q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=65 q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"66\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=65 q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=64 q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-eCga0I9t.js#_hW(0)\" q:id=\"67\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_64,w_1024,h_576\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F209%2F01kmahaybsrxqgxf3rnx.jpg 1x, &#10; 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Defenders<\/h3>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6d q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK) - <\/strong>Arteta will stick with him between the sticks as he has played a big part in his side reaching the final.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6e q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6f\"><strong>Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK) &#8211; <\/strong>Arteta will stick with him between the sticks as he has played a big part in his side reaching the final.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6g q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>Jurrien Timber (RB) - <\/strong>He should make his return from injury for the final and he will come straight back in to the starting lineup with Arsenal needing him down the right side.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6h q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6i\"><strong>Jurrien Timber (RB) &#8211; <\/strong>He should make his return from injury for the final and he will come straight back in to the starting lineup with Arsenal needing him down the right side.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6j q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>William Saliba (CB) - <\/strong>Having come up against Erling Haaland multiple times, he will be hoping to get the better of the Norweigan in this clash.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6k q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6l\"><strong>William Saliba (CB) &#8211; <\/strong>Having come up against Erling Haaland multiple times, he will be hoping to get the better of the Norweigan in this clash.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6m q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>Gabriel Magalhaes (CB) - <\/strong>Like his partner, he will be eager to dominate against the City attack as he looks to win the first trophy of his Gunners career.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6n q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6o\"><strong>Gabriel Magalhaes (CB) &#8211; <\/strong>Like his partner, he will be eager to dominate against the City attack as he looks to win the first trophy of his Gunners career.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6p q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>Piero Hincapi&eacute; (LB) - <\/strong>His recent form has been second to none so he has to start at left back in the capital.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6q q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6r\"><strong>Piero Hincapi\u00e9 (LB) &#8211; <\/strong>His recent form has been second to none so he has to start at left back in the capital.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6s q:key=vcaa:13--><!--qv q:id=6t q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6u q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h3>Midfielders<\/h3>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6v q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6w\">Midfielders<\/h3>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=6x q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>Mart&iacute;n Zubimendi (CM) - <\/strong>He will be needed at the base of midfield in one of his toughest tests yet as an Arsenal player.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=6y q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6z\"><strong>Mart\u00edn Zubimendi (CM) &#8211; <\/strong>He will be needed at the base of midfield in one of his toughest tests yet as an Arsenal player.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=70 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>Declan Rice (CM) - <\/strong>Not only will his runs in midfield be key, his defensive abilities and set piece deliveries will play a big part as his side look to win the trophy.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=71 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"72\"><strong>Declan Rice (CM) &#8211; <\/strong>Not only will his runs in midfield be key, his defensive abilities and set piece deliveries will play a big part as his side look to win the trophy.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=73 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>Eberechi Eze (AM) - <\/strong>His stunner against Leverkusen is enough to earn him a starting spot at number 10 and he needs to make the most of it.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=74 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"75\"><strong>Berechi Eze (AM) &#8211; <\/strong>His stunner against Leverkusen is enough to earn him a starting spot at number 10 and he needs to make the most of it.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=76 q:key=vcaa:18--><!--qv q:id=77 q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=78 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h3>Forwards<\/h3>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=79 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7a\">Forwards<\/h3>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7b q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>Bukayo Saka (RW) - <\/strong>Back to being the go-to on the right wing, he will start on the flank and will lead his side out as captain due to Martin &Oslash;degaard&#39;s absence.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7c q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7d\"><strong>Bukayo Saka (RW) &#8211; <\/strong>Back to being the go-to on the right wing, he will start on the flank and will lead his side out as captain due to Martin \u00d8degaard&#8217;s absence.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7e q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>Viktor Gy&ouml;keres (ST) - <\/strong>Arguably the biggest game yet since he joined the Gunners, he will have to be on his A-game as he leads their charge for silverware.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7f q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7g\"><strong>Viktor Gy\u00f6keres (ST) &#8211; <\/strong>Arguably the biggest game yet since he joined the Gunners, he will have to be on his A-game as he leads their charge for silverware.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7h q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>Leandro Trossard (LW) -<\/strong> When fit, he is Arteta&#39;s first choice on the left flank so he will start out wide for this test and needs to show an improvement on his recent form.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7i q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-(18px) (&amp;_a):text-primary my-f-1\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7j\"><strong>Leandro Trossard (LW) &#8211;<\/strong> When fit, he is Arteta&#8217;s first choice on the left flank so he will start out wide for this test and needs to show an improvement on his recent form.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7k q:key=vcaa:23--><!--qv q:id=7l q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_6--><!--qv q:id=7m q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><em><strong>Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Man City:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><em>Kepa; 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