Zubimendi, Odegaard and Eze to Start: 4-3-3 Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Arsenal travel to the BayArena on Wednesday night for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, and Mikel Arteta is set to unleash a refreshed midfield trio in a 4-3-3 shape. Martin Zubimendi, Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze are all poised to start as the Gunners aim to seize control of the tie from the opening whistle.

David Raya will retain his place in goal after conceding once against Mansfield Town at the weekend. Ahead of him, Piero Hincapié is expected to partner Gabriel in central defence, with Riccardo Calafiori at left-back and Jurrien Timber on the right. Cristhian Mosquera will provide cover from the bench.

The midfield axis of Zubimendi, Odegaard and Eze has been tasked with dictating tempo and breaking Leverkusen’s press, while Christian Norgaard and Kai Havertz wait in reserve for the second half.

In attack, Leandro Trossard will patrol the left flank, Bukayo Saka will torment the hosts from the right, and Gabriel Jesus leads the line. Viktor Gyokeres is set to start among the substitutes, ready to add late firepower if required.

Arsenal edged Mansfield 2-1 last time out and will hope that momentum carries into Europe as they chase a crucial away victory.

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