Arsenal begin life after Bukayo Saka (at least for the next couple/few months while he’s on the injured list) with a visit from lowly Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys, currently the penultimate side in the table, are the perfect team to face when you’re going to have to revamp your first choice final third, and with it, the approach you’ll be taking to the attacking portion of the game plan for awhile.
This should be an easy festive period W for the Gunners, even without Saka.
Boxing Day FYIs
Arsenal vs Ipswich Town
Kick Off: Fri. Dec 27, 2024, 8:15pm UK Emirates Stadium, London, UK
Arsenal Preview Material: Team News Starting XI Prediction
Google Result Probability: Arsenal 85% Draw `10% Ipswich Town 5%
PL Position, Form Guide: Arsenal 3rd, 33 pts WWDDW Ipswich Town 19th, 12 pts LLLWL
So who comes into the team now? Do you start Gabriel Jesus or Leandro Trossard, or find a place for both? Well, here’s our best guess. And Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Season’s Greetings to all!
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Ipswich Town
David Raya; Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Miles Lewis-Skelly; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Leandro Trossard, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli
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