Arsenal Vs Chelsea: Predicted starting XI

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WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 31: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on December 31, 2017 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

Arsenal host Chelsea in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday night with the tie very much still in the balance. Here is the Gunners’ predicted starting XI.

In a somewhat ironic fashion, the least fancied trophy entering the year now boasts the biggest game of the season so far. Chelsea come to the Emirates on Wednesday night after being held by their London rivals to a 0-0 draw in the first leg at Stamford Bridge two weeks prior. Arsenal will be hoping to secure their first League Cup final since 2011, a competition that Arsene Wenger has never won, and, given their prosperous home form this year, will be confident of being able to secure the victory.

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Here is the Gunners’ predicted starting XI.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: David Ospina of Arsenal dives to make a save during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers at Emirates Stadium on September 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

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It’s a cup game. Therefore, David Ospina starts.

Arsenal Vs Chelsea: Predicted starting XI – A thinning squad

By Andrew Dowdeswell | Jan 23, 2018

Arsenal host Chelsea in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday night with the tie very much still in the balance. Here is the Gunners’ predicted starting XI.

Catch the latest episode of the Pain in the Arsenal podcast here

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