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Mikel Arteta has got Arsenal fans talking to his team’s selection for tonight’s Europa League decider against Benfica.
The second leg of the round of 32, which is played in Athens instead of the Emirates Stadium under Covid-19 restrictions, is delicately prepared after last week’s 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
With Bukayo Saka canceling Pizzi’s penalty, it means Arsenal enter tonight’s game with a slight lead as a goalless draw will see them progress under the away goals rule.
However, a repeat of the 1-0 setback against Manchester City last time out will end the Gunners’ participation in this season’s competition and perhaps extend their absence from the Champions League for another year.
But in an attempt to put his team back on the winning track and avoid exiting the Europa League in the round of 32 stage for the second year in a row, Arteta has made several changes to the team that started against Man City. .
Four to be exact.
Unsurprisingly, Gabriel Magalhaes is called up after resting last weekend and joins David Luiz in central defense, while Dani Ceballos and Emile Smith Rowe are also starters.
In fact, it is almost the same team that started the first leg with the sole exception that Kieran Tierney is on the left back in place of Cedric Soares.
Arsenal XI: Leno; Bellerin, David Luiz, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Ceballos; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Aubameyang
Most of the reaction from Arsenal fans on social media has focused on the familiarity of the team, with an overall positive response.
Take a look at some of the best responses on Twitter …
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RishIrish_Gooner He said: “The early goal followed by another before halftime, quickly followed by a third in the second half, will make the night a bit more relaxing.”
@TacticoTomas He said, “Don’t lose.”
@ AFC_Will14 He said, “It doesn’t matter, just win.”
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