Arsenal will start their Champions League campaign against Atalanta at Bergamo. Mikel Arteta’s side got a start in the Premier League. Now, he will be hoping that his team keeps the same tempo going in Europe as well.
The first trip for them will be a tough one as the Gunners face last year’s Europa League winners. Also, Atalanta ended the unbeaten run of Bayern Leverkusen last season. So, how will Mikel Arteta pick his starting XI for this Atalanta vs Arsenal match? Here is the Arsenal predicted lineup vs Atalanta in the Champions League.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Atalanta - Champions League
Let’s start this Arsenal predicted lineup vs Atalanta in the Champions League with the formation that Mikel Arteta is likely to pick which will be 4-3-3. In goal, David Raya will start as he is a calming figure in between the stick for the Gunners.
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In the defence of Arsenal, Ben White will keep his place as the right-back for the Gunners. As the centre-back, William Saliba will start along with the North London Derby goal scorer Gabriel Magalhaes. For the left-back position, Arteta will keep his faith in Jurrien Timber.
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As far as the midfield goes for the Gunners in this Atalanta vs Arsenal game, Declan Rice will return as the defensive midfielder after missing the last game due to suspension. Thomas Partey will start as his partner. Kai Havertz will start as the attacking midfielder as Odegaard is still injured.
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When it comes to the attack for Arsenal, Leandro Trossard will start from the left although Arteta could pick Martinelli or Sterling in the position as well. The striker for the Gunners will be Gabriel Jesus. And from the right, Arsenal startboy, Bukayo Saka will start this Atalanta vs Arsenal Champions League game.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Atalanta: (4-3-3) Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Party, Havertz; Trossard, Jesus, Saka.