Alright folks, today was all about hunting down that Arsenal lineup against PSG. Woke up buzzing about tonight’s clash, straight up refreshed Twitter right after breakfast. Saw random fan accounts yelling “CONFIRMED XI” with zero receipts – classic banter era behavior.
The Early Rabbit Hole
Tore through my usual sources: checked Arsenal’s official app (nada), refreshed five sports sites (all guessing), even peeked at French media. Kept seeing different Gabriel/Saliba CB pairings floating around. Felt like chasing smoke.
The Breakthrough
Finally caught Fabrizio Romano’s update while microwaving lunch. Dude had the actual sheet photo! Here’s how it shook out:
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Starters:
- Ramsdale (GK)
- White – Saliba – Gabriel – Zinchenko
- Partey holding
- Ødegaard and Vieira in the middle
- Saka – Jesus – Martinelli up front
Key subs: Trossard warming up early, Smith Rowe on bench, Kiwior covering defense. No sign of Timber (knew it but still stings).
Why This Matters
Arteta’s playing chess here – Vieira over Havertz? Bold. That front three’s speed should murder PSG’s high line. But subs make me nervous: zero striker backup if Jesus gets clattered.
Spent 20 minutes comparing this to last year’s lineup against them. Zinchenko’s fitness was my big question mark – dude played full throttle today though. Final verdict? This setup either cooks 3-1 or collapses trying. COYG.
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