Predicted Arsenal lineup vs PSG - Champions League final

Arsenal go to battle against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday afternoon as the two clubs compete to win Europe's premier prize, the Champions League.

The Gunners rounded off their successful Premier League campaign with a 2-1 win away to London rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday. Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke scored either side of half-time to snatch the three points from South London, despite Jean-Philippe Mateta's late strike mounting a potential comeback.

With this being one of the biggest games in club history, Mikel Arteta will no doubt field the strongest side he can in Budapest, but he will have some dilemmas to deal with as a big name makes his return from injury with multiple decisions needing to be made throughout the team.

Here's how Arsenal could line up in the Champions League final.

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

Goalkeeper & Defenders

David Raya (GK) - Yes, there's absolutely no question about it.

Cristhian Mosquera (RB) - There's certainly a question about this though and the aforementioned name is the answer. Jurrien Timber is reportedly in the squad for the final, but with no match fitness, his Spanish counterpart will stand in, but could make way during the tie.

William Saliba (CB) - He will have a huge task in front of him dealing with PSG's deadly attack, but he has proven himself as one of the world's best defenders and will do so on the big stage.

Gabriel Magalhaes (CB) - Like his partner, he will be set for the big challenge and could prove to be the missing piece for his side, having missed both legs of the semi-final last season.

Riccardo Calafiori (LB) - He just edges out Piero Hincapié for a starting spot at left back and his mixture of defensive and attacking brilliance will be absolutely crucial down the flank.

Midfielders

Declan Rice (CM) - One of the best players in the competiton this season, his place in the starting lineup is an absolute no-brainer.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (CM) - Arteta could opt to play it safe and start Martín Zubimendi, but Lewis-Skelly's recent form has earned him a starting spot for the biggest game of his career and he should be rewarded as he plays from the off.

Martin Ødegaard (AM) - Another player whose starting role could raise eyebrows, but as a captain, he will be needed from the first whistle on the big stage. The skipper just needs to rise to the occasion this time round.

Forwards

Bukayo Saka (RW) - His return to form was impeccably timed for the run-in and his side's eventual Premier League win, and he will be looking to keep that going as he starts on the right flank in the final.

Viktor Gyökeres (ST) - His place in the lineup is also under slight threat from Kai Havertz, but he should edge it in Arteta's team selection. The Swede will need to be on his A-game as he leads the line in the biggest game of his career.

Leandro Trossard (LW) - Like his fellow attackers, his recent performances should be enough to earn him the starting spot on the left wing and he will be keen to prove a point ahead of a summer that may see his time at Arsenal brought to an end.

Predicted Arsenal lineup vs PSG: Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Ødegaard; Saka, Gyökeres, Trossard

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