How Arsenal could line up against Olympiacos with Aubameyang set to return after North London derby snub
ARSENAL could welcome back captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for tomorrow’s crunch Europa League last-16 clash with Olympiacos. The Gunners lead 3-1 from the first leg in Greece, with goals coming from Martin Odegaard, Gabriel and Mo Elneny. And Arteta could decide to recall star man Aubameyang after dropping him from Sunday’s 2-1 win over Tottenham. The […]
ARSENAL could welcome back captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for tomorrow’s crunch Europa League last-16 clash with Olympiacos.
The Gunners lead 3-1 from the first leg in Greece, with goals coming from Martin Odegaard, Gabriel and Mo Elneny.
And Arteta could decide to recall star man Aubameyang after dropping him from Sunday’s 2-1 win over Tottenham.
The striker was reportedly axed for turning up late to the Emirates, with Arteta only willing to describe the incident as a ‘breach of discipline’.
Aubameyang was left on the bench as Alexandre Lacazette took his place in the team, going on to score the winning penalty.
But with the issue said to be put to bed, Aubameyang could now lead the line against Olympiacos tomorrow.
And with confidence running high after the win over Spurs, Arteta may decide to change little else.
That would see Bernd Leno continue in goal, protected by a back four of Cedric, David Luiz, Gabriel and Kieran Tierney.
Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka would anchor midfield, allowing Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Emile Smith Rowe to dictate play further forward.
However, with Arsenal two goals to the good from the first leg, there could yet be plenty of changes.
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Hector Bellerin, Rob Holding and Pablo Mari will all be desperate to feature.
Indeed, Elneny and Dani Ceballos could yet be turned to in midfield.
Willian, Nicolas Pepe and Gabriel Martinelli have all struggled for game time in recent weeks.
And Lacazette could continue up front, with Aubameyang sure to be included from the start in Sunday’s upcoming Premier League game against Champions League hopefuls West Ham.
