Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces a series of decisions ahead of the clash against Burnley, with limited squad options due to injuries. Goalkeeper David Raya maintains his place, with Aaron Ramsdale remaining on the bench. Raya, having kept clean sheets in his last three home matches, appears a reliable choice for Arteta.
The defense sees changes due to injury concerns, with Takehiro Tomiyasu sidelined. Oleksandr Zinchenko steps in at left-back, while Ben White gets a break from the starting lineup after a heavy workload. William Saliba partners Gabriel in the central defense.
In midfield, Martin Odegaard’s absence from the starting XI continues, possibly due to fitness concerns. Kai Havertz could fill in Odegaard’s position, having impressed Arteta in the midweek match. Jorginho and Declan Rice are expected to maintain their roles in the midfield, with Thomas Partey and Emile Smith Rowe sidelined due to injuries.
The attacking trio includes Bukayo Saka, who suffered an impact injury in the previous match but is hopeful to start. Leandro Trossard, who scored against Sevilla, is likely to continue as the No. 9 in the absence of Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus. Gabriel Martinelli completes the attacking lineup on the left.
Arteta’s formation is anticipated to be a 4-3-3, with the expected lineup against Burnley consisting of Raya in goal, a defensive line of White, Saliba, Gabriel, and Zinchenko. The midfield trio comprises Jorginho, Havertz, and Rice. The attacking trio features Saka, Trossard, and Martinelli.
Despite recent underwhelming performances, Ramsdale remains on the bench, prompting questions about his future with the England national team. The article raises speculation about Southgate’s continued selection of Ramsdale if he fails to reclaim his starting spot at Arsenal.
