Arsenal vs Dundalk Predicted Europa League Lineup

Arsenal vs Dundalk Predicted Lineup: Go Hard, or Stay Home?

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Marcel Ritzmaier of Rapid Vienna in action with Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Group B stage match between Arsenal FC and Rapid Wien at Emirates Stadium on December 3, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. A limited number of fans are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /

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Arsenal’s English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Mohamed Elneny (CM) – Had a very haphazard first half against Rapid, misplacing passes and slow to react to turnovers. Should really be starting over Granit Xhaka in domestic matches so hopefully some more minutes on Thursday will get him match fit for a return to league action on Sunday.

Emile Smith Rowe (AM) – Injury prevented him from featuring more than he has, and the only reason Arteta could opt against starting Smith Rowe on Thursday is with an eye on the Burnley game, which despite fan desire, he won’t do. One assist and a goal in his two Europa League outings off the bench have set him up for Thursday. He must start.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (CM) – Arteta won’t be willing to throw Maitland-Niles straight into midfield for Premier League matches without seeing him operate in the role more than once. Whether agreed or not, he won’t make that call. That said, what can he learn that he didn’t already against Dundalk, who admittedly are weaker opposition than Rapid Vienna?

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