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Arsenal predicted lineup vs Olympiacos: Strategy for revenge

By Rob Worthington

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Mikel Arteta the manager / head coach of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on March 6, 2021 in Burnley, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Mikel Arteta the manager / head coach of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on March 6, 2021 in Burnley, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal’s English striker Bukayo Saka (L) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with Arsenal’s Spanish defender Hector Bellerin (C) and Arsenal’s French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe. (Photo by FRANK AUGSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Nicolas Pépé (RW) – Not only is it important that Nicolas Pépé starts tomorrow, but also that he plays in his preferred right-sided role. He completely changed the game after coming on against Burnley and was unlucky not to notch a couple of times. With Çedric selflessly overlapping, the Ivorian is a different animal, so he should be allowed to wreak havoc from the right in Greece.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (ST) – Through the centre, you just can’t look past Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Finally, he appears to be a player who has his mojo back. After scoring twice in Athens two weeks ago, he’ll be hoping for similar fortunes again this time round.

Bukayo Saka (LW) – With Arteta appearing to prefer a more technical option on his left flank, Bukayo Saka should start out there. There’s a case to suggest he’s better on the right, but one senses he could be just as devastating on the opposition flank, especially with Tierney supporting him.

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That’s not to say he has to stay on that side either, the prospect of Pépé and Saka interchanging is certainly a nice one. Regardless, Saka has to start. It’s that simple.

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