(4-1-4-1): Five midfielders and just one attacker- Mikel Arteta finally bows to fans pressure, changed formation as requested by fans
Arsenal travels to Stamford Bridge for a London derby against rival Chelsea this Sunday meeting Enzo Maresca’s iteration for the first time.
The Gunners come into the fixture on the back of two straight losses in the Premier League and their first loss in the Champions League. Declan Rice is a question mark for the match after picking up an injury against Newcastle United.
Captain Martin Ødegaard returned to the matchday squad for the first time since an ankle injury in September, yet he was resigned to a brief cameo against Inter Milan. It remains to be seen if Ødegaard will be available to start.
Arsenal needs a win if its to keep pace with the league’s top two sides through the first 10 games of the campaign.
Manchester City and Liverpool. If the captain is available, expect Arsenal to return to a preferred 4-3-3 formation. If not, more of the same with the 4-4-2 that’s fallen out of favor with the fan base.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Forest: Premier League (4-3-3)
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Saka, Rice, Merino, Martinelli; Havertz, Jesus
