Arsenal are set to welcome Ipswich Town to the Emirates Stadium in a crucial Premier League encounter. Both teams enter the fixture with vastly contrasting objectives, Arsenal aiming to cement their title challenge, while Ipswich battle to climb out of the relegation zone.
The Gunners come off a dominant 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace, showcasing their attacking quality even in the absence of key players. Ipswich, meanwhile, face a daunting task after their 4-0 defeat to Newcastle, but will be looking to cause an upset after Christmas.
This meeting pits one of the league's strongest home teams against a struggling away side. Arsenal's recent home form, coupled with Ipswich’s difficulties in keeping clean sheets, points to a challenging evening for the visitors.
Arsenal Team News
Mikel Arteta will have to make do without Bukayo Saka, who suffered a hamstring injury against Palace and is set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines. Raheem Sterling, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also unavailable, although Oleksandr Zinchenko could return to bolster the defence.
Gabriel Jesus is expected to deputise for Saka on the right flank, while Kai Havertz may retain a more advanced role with Declan Rice solidifying the midfield.
Leandro Trossard could get another start on the left, joining Jesus and Martin Odegaard in a dynamic attacking unit.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup to face Ipswich
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Jesus, Havertz, Trossard
Here is how the side last lined up
Ipswich Team News
Ipswich will be without captain Sam Morsy, suspended after accumulating five yellow cards. Liam Delap returns from suspension and could replace Conor Chaplin in attack.
Injuries continue to plague the squad, with Axel Tuanzebe, George Hirst, and Chiedozie Ogbene unavailable, leaving manager Kieran McKenna short on options.
Former Arsenal academy product Omari Hutchinson will likely start, alongside Kalvin Phillips, who fills in for Morsy.
Ipswich Predicted Lineup to face Arsenal
Muric; Johnson, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis; Cajuste, Phillips; Hutchinson, Szmodics, Clarke; Delap
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