Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made two changes to the starting line-up for the Premier League clash against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners have won back-to-back games in the top-flight and they will be eyeing another victory to reduce the five-point deficit to leaders Liverpool.
Ahead of kick-off, Arteta has opted for two changes to the XI. Emile Smith Rowe has dropped to the bench. He has been replaced by Jorginho in midfield.
The Italian provided good control alongside Declan Rice in the recent FA Cup tie versus the Reds and the manager could be looking to replicate the same.
Elsewhere, Gabriel Jesus has been left out of the matchday squad altogether, having picked up a fresh injury. Kai Havertz will lead the line against the Reds.
Confirmed Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Liverpool: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Havertz.
🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️🧱 Gabriel at the back⚖️ Jorginho in the middle⚡️ Havertz leads the lineLet’s give it all we’ve got, Gunners 👊 pic.twitter.com/vr103ld8Sg— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 4, 2024
Meanwhile, Liverpool have made two changes from the midweek win over Chelsea. Darwin Nunez is only on the bench. He had a big swelling on his foot after the game.
Cody Gakpo has replaced him in the XI. Meanwhile, Dominik Szoboszlai has not made the matchday squad for the Reds, having picked up an injury in training.
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