As Arsenal transition from the UEFA Champions League competition back to the Premier League format, it’s time to do some squad rotation. Wolverhampton Wanderers are a relegation-endangered side, as they only sit above the drop zone due to goal-differential tie-breaker. On points, they’re currently level with Ipswich Town, a club that sits in the drop zone.
So a date with Wolves is a chance to rotate some of the other guys back in, from the continental competition, in order to keep legs fresh.
Arsenal FC at Wolverhampton Wanderers FYIs
Kickoff: Sat. Jan 25, 3pm, Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, UK
Arsenal Preview Content: Team News Starting XI Prediction
Google Result Probability: Arsenal 66% Draw 20% Wolves 14%
In our lineup prediction, Kai Havertz drops back from the attack, to slot in central midfield and give Jorginho a rest. We also have Gabriel Martinelli, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Raheem Sterling and Jurrien Timber starting out on the bench, but likely coming on later, in order to refresh and revitalize. Wolverhampton should not pose much of a threat.
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Wolverhampton Wanderers
David Raya; Thomas Partey, Jakub Kiwior, Gabriel Magalhaes, Kiernan Tierny; Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice; Ethan Nwaneri, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Leandro Trossard
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