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Arsenal welcome Kazakhstan Premier League side Kairat to Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening as they bring their Champions League league phase to a close.
The Gunners fell to a 3-2 defeat at home to Manchester United last time out to lose significant ground in the Premier League title race. A Lisandro Martinez own goal put them in front, but Bryan Mbeumo pulled United level before a Patrick Dorgu stunner turned the tie on its head. Mikel Merino equalised late on, but his effort went in vain as Matheus Cunha won the game with a stunning strike.
This game presents Mikel Arteta with the perfect chance to rotate in order to rest key players and offer minutes to those on the fringes of the squad.
Here's how Arsenal could line up to face Kairat.
Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Kairat (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper & Defenders
Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK) - This game presents the perfect chance to give Kepa his Champions League debut for Arsenal and he will start between the sticks tomorrow.
Ben White (RB) - With Jurrien Timber absent, White will come back in at right back, but Arteta will be wary of his fitness if he has to rely on him for the next few games.
Cristhian Mosquera (CB) - Now back from injury, he will be given another chance and could manage 90 minutes this time round.
Piero Hincapié (CB) - He will move back into his natural centre back position to gain more minutes following his return from injury and allow Gabriel a rest.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (LB) - With Riccardo Calafiori's availbility uncertain, the Hale End graduate will be given another chance to impress amid a season he has found minutes hard to come by.
Midfielders
Martin Ødegaard (CM) - The captain will keep his place after being brought off early against United and he could look to improve his form against a weaker side.
Christian Nørgaard (CM) - He will be given a rare chance at the base of midfield and will be hoping to have an impact.
Eberechi Eze (CM) - Like his captain, he will start on the opposite side of midfield in a bid to improve his form following a tough period since his North London derby hat-trick.
Forwards
Noni Madueke (RW) - He's enjoyed playing in the Champions League since coming back from injury and he will start on the flank once again. for this one.
Viktor Gyökeres (ST) - After losing his place to Gabriel Jesus against United, he will come back in and should be really looking to score one or two against weak opposition.
Gabriel Martinelli (LW) - The cup competitions have been his favourite this season and he will be looking to get on the scoresheet again tomorrow.
Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Kairat: Arrizabalaga; White, Mosquera, Hincapié, Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, Nørgaard, Eze; Madueke, Gyökeres, Martinelli