This feels like a sliding doors moment in Arsenal’s season.Win, and the Gunners get the momentum they need to potentially put them back on track in the title race. Lose though, and this could spell the end of their season already.
That’s why it’s crucial that Mikel Arteta gets his team selection spot on. Here football.london takes a look at who the Spaniard may end up picking.
Goalkeeper – David RayaArsenal’s Spanish goalkeeper #22 David Raya (L) and Bayern Munich’s English striker #09 Harry Kane congratulate each other at the end of the UEFA Champions League quarter final first-leg football match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at the Arsenal Stadium, in north London, on April 9, 2024. Arsenal and Bayern Munich equalised 2 -2.
He may have made an error in the first leg, but David Raya will be keen to make amends this time around. Keeping calm would be the first step.
1 of 11Right back – Ben WhiteBen White of Arsenal battles for possession with Julio Enciso of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community StadiumIt was something of a surprise to see White come off after another superb attacking display against Aston Villa.
But that guarantees he’ll be starting here tonight. Centre back – William SalibaLeroy Sane was brought down by William Saliba after bypassing GabrielSaliba had probably his worst game in an Arsenal shirt in the first leg. He’ll be desperate to put that right this time around.
Centre back – GabrielArsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes speaking to a refereeGabriel was far from perfect in the first game either and looked shaky against Villa on Sunday.
He needs a big performance to silence those who are doubting him after a superb season
