Timber and Merino start as Arteta makes 2 changes

Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain tonight within the second leg of the Champions League semi-final on the Parc des Princes. Mikel Arteta’s facet will look to beat a 1-0 defeat from the primary leg on the Emirates Stadium from final week, when Ousmane Dembele’s neat end proved to be the distinction between the 2 sides.

That mentioned, here’s a take a look at how the Gunners might line-up versus the Ligue 1 facet.

Goalkeeper – David Raya is predicted to proceed because the goalkeeper regardless of conceding three objectives in his final couple of outings in all competitions.

Defenders – William Saliba and Jakub Kiwior are anticipated to begin as soon as extra within the coronary heart of the backline. The duo have appeared usually good however might want to put in maybe their finest efficiency collectively if Arsenal are to face any probability of beating PSG of their yard and sealing a berth within the Champions League closing.

Myles Lewis-Skelly is ready to proceed because the left again, whereas Jurrien Timber may return to enjoying at proper again though doubts persist concerning his health.

Partey in midfield, Merino up entrance

Midfielders – Thomas Partey might proceed because the group’s defensive midfielder. He did an incredible job towards Real Madrid and can hope to repeat his exploits in Paris. Declan Rice is predicted to begin because the left midfielder and is one other participant Arsenal would require on the peak of his powers, whereas Martin Odegaard will cap off an unchanged trio within the engine room when in comparison with the group’s line-up towards Bournemouth on the weekend.

Forwards – Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are anticipated to proceed on the suitable and left wings, respectively. They had been each on track within the group’s final Champions League away sport – on the Santiago Bernabeu towards Actual Madrid – and can look to wreck Paris Saint-Germain as nicely. In the meantime, Leandro Trossard could possibly be changed down the center by Mikel Merino, who was additionally distinctive towards the Whites within the earlier spherical and has eight goals as well as five assists in his maiden yr at Arsenal.

Here’s a take a look at the visiting sides potential eleven on paper.