Arsenal Vs FC Zurich Match Preview: Talking Tactics, Team News, Predicted XI, Streaming Links

Arsenal will clash against FC Zurich in the last round of the UEFA Europa League group stages as they welcome them to Emirates Stadium on Thursday night. The Gunners will come into the match on the back of a dominating 5-0 victory against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, whereas the visitors recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over Sion in the Swiss Super League.

Arsenal Vs FC Zurich: Talking Tactics

Mikel Arteta will utilise a 4-3-3 formation but he’ll be switching things up in the playing XI. Eddie Nketiah will lead the line for the Gunners while Aaron Ramsdale continues in goal for his side.

Franco Foda will opt for a 3-4-1-2 formation with Jonathan Okita and Aiyegun Tosin forming the two-man strike team up front. Karol Mets, Fidan Aliti and Lindrit Kamberi will form the three-man defence hoping to give a strong performance in his half.

Team News

Arsenal

The North London club remain without the services of Emile Smith Rowe as he is confined to the treatment room. Furthermore, Arteta has now been handed a fresh concern over Bukayo Saka, who picked up an injury against Forest. Granit Xhaka will be serving his suspension for this contest while Oleksandr Zinchenko and Matt Turner remain doubtful. However, Mohamed Elneny is back in training after recovering from a serious hamstring injury.

Predicted XI

Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Vieira, Lokonga, Odegaard; Nelson, Nketiah, Martinelli

FC Zurich

As for the visitors, they will remain without the services of Mirlaid Kryeziu, Ilan Sauter, Blerim Dzemaili, Donis Avdijaj and Miguel Reichmuth as all are confined to the treatment room for this midweek European contest.

Predicted XI

Brecher; Mets, Aliti, Kamberi; Boranijasevic, Selnaes, Conde, Guerrero; Marchesano; Okita, Tosin

Arsenal Vs FC Zurich: Streaming Links