We have the team news as Arsenal take on Bodo Glimt in the UEFA Europa League, looking for a third straight win in the competition. The Gunners will enter the game off the back of a 3-2 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League while Bodo/Glimt also won 4-1 in their respective league fixture.
The North London side brushed aside the Norwegian outfit at the Emirates last time, with goals from Eddie Nketiah, Rob Holding and Fabio Vieira. Arsenal will be bidding to make it six straight wins in all competitions with a victory against Bodo Glimt on Thursday.
Injury/Suspension List:
As far as the Gunners are concerned, Mohamed Elneny is set for a lengthy period on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury and is unlikely to return to action before the New Year. Emile Smith Rowe will remain out of this game, having undergone an operation to address a groin injury that has plagued him for months, and the attacker is not expected to be back in training until December.
Oleksandr Zinchenko was ruled out of Sunday’s clash with Liverpool due to a muscular problem, making him a major doubt for this week’s European contest too. Fabio Vieira and Kieran Tierney should be back in the squad for this game with Martin Odegaard moving to the bench.
Takehiro Tomiyasu, who looked sharp against Liverpool, should get an opportunity ahead of Ben White in the right-back role. All signs point toward Ethan Nwaneri and Lino Sousa being back in the squad for the Europa League clash against the Norwegian side.
Arsenal Form:
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Bodo/Glimt Form:
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Arsenal Predicted Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Matt Turner (GK); Takehiro Tomiyasu (RB), William Saliba (CB), Gabriel (CB), Kieran Tierney (LB); Granit Xhaka (CDM), Albert Sambi Lokonga (CDM); Bukayo Saka (RW), Fabio Vieira (CAM), Gabriel Martinelli (LW); Eddie Nketiah (ST)
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Predicted Score: Bodo Glimt 1-2 Arsenal
Arsenal come into this Europa League tie with great confidence after their win over rivals Liverpool. They should win this game easily with goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka.
Arteta is sure to field another youthful and second-string XI this week, and while this reverse tie will not be the cakewalk it was last week, Arsenal can call upon their stars from the bench to seal a win against Bodo Glimt.
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