Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Olympiacos - Champions League

Arsenal welcome Olympiacos to the Emirates Stadium
Skipper back in the side
Skipper back in the side | James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages

Arsenal host Olympiacos in the Champions League on Wednesday evening as they look to continue their winning start to their European campaign.

The Gunners were victorious last time out, coming from behind to defeat Newcastle 2-1 in dramatic circumstances. Nick Woltemade's header had the Magpies leading until the 84th minute when Mikel Merino pulled things level. Gabriel Magalhaes then completed the turnaround for Mikel Arteta's side, heading in deep into stoppage time to win the game.

As his team aim to make it two wins from two in Europe's premier competition, Arteta will likely name a strong starting lineup at the Emirates Stadium. While some changes could be made, his side may not be too dissimilar to the one that took three points from St James' Park.

Here's what the Arsenal XI could look like on Wednesday evening.


Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Olympiacos (4-3-3)

Gabriel, William Saliba
The defensive pair | George Wood/GettyImages

Goalkeeper & Defenders

David Raya (GK) - It's not quite the time to start rotating 'keepers in Europe so the Spaniard will remain between the sticks for this one.

Jurrien Timber (RB) - One of Arsenal's best defenders so far this season, he will continue once again on the right side of defence.

William Saliba (CB) - Off the back of signing a new long-term contract with the club, he should return to the starting lineup. He came off the bench against Newcastle, but should play from the off this time round.

Gabriel Magalhaes (CB) - His brilliance at both ends showed in the win at St James' Park as he scored the winning goal. Likely still ecstatic about the victory, he will partner Saliba on Wednesday.

Riccardo Calafiori (LB) - Looking to continue his strong start to the campaign that has kept Lewis-Skelly out the team, he will be the starting left back again.


Midfielders

Martin Ødegaard (CM) - Having marked his return from injury with an assist against Newcastle, he will come back into the XI for this tie, displacing Eberechi Eze.

Martín Zubimendi (CM) - Consistently proving his worth at the base of midfield, he should be the starting man in the role against Olympiacos.

Declan Rice (CM) - His brilliance shined at the weekend as he worked tirelessly to help his side to victory and he will do so once again in this matchup.


Forwards

Bukayo Saka (RW) - Still working his way back to full fitness, he is the primary senior option on the right flank and should start as he looks to make his mark.

Viktor Gyökeres (ST) - Suffering a mini dry spell with no goals in his last four appearances, he will be hoping to build confidence with a goal or two against the Greek champions.

Gabriel Martinelli (LW) - Better suited to playing a role from the bench in recent outings, he should start this game as he offers plenty more than Leandro Trossard in multiple areas.

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