"The Arsenal back four picks itself at this point and the only concern for Arteta is managing the minutes of right back Jurrien Timber. With Ben White struggling with an injury too, perhaps he plays it safe and gives Cristhian Mosquera some minutes, or even a start?"
"In midfield the duo of Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi will sit but who starts ahead of them? After coming back from injury but having to wait his turn, Martin Odegaard could get the call up to play 60 minutes from the start."
"As Chelsea aim to boost their top four hopes, is this an opportunity for Liam Rosenior to mix up the formation again against Arsenal and look to hit them on the counter?"
Arsenal and Chelsea prepare for a significant London derby with both managers facing important tactical choices. Arsenal's back line is largely settled, though Jurrien Timber's minutes management and Ben White's injury create potential rotation opportunities. In midfield, Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi anchor the team, with Martin Odegaard potentially returning from injury for limited minutes. The attacking setup features Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard on the wings, with Viktor Gyokeres leading the line. Chelsea, under Liam Rosenior, may adjust their formation to exploit counter-attacking opportunities against Arsenal's attacking approach. Both teams have quality bench options to impact the match's outcome.
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