Arsenal XI vs Sevilla as David Raya keeps place and Thomas Partey returns

football.london takes a look at how Arsenal could line up for their Champions League clash at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium against Sevilla

Arsenal were far from their best on Saturday, but Mikel Arteta will have been delighted with how his team were able to salvage a point. This ‘bouncebackability’ is something he will hope to see from his side when they take on Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday.

In a group where the Gunners are strong favourites to progress, Arsenal now find themselves in a position where they ideally need a positive result in Seville. A loss could leave them four points off top spot with just three games remaining if Lens beat PSV in Group B’s other clash.

As a result it’s crucial that Arteta gets his starting line up correct for the game. Here football.london takes a look at who the Spaniard may pick.

Goalkeeper- David Raya

You could argue Mikel Arteta has made a rod for his own back by essentially anointing David Raya as his No.1. The Champions League does offer him a chance to change that. But it’s unlikely that the Spaniard will bring back Aaron Ramsdale just yet.

Right-back – Ben White

As he edges closer to a new contract, Ben White is having a quietly spectacular season. It’s no coincidence they lost the one game he didn’t start. Expect him to continue against Sevilla.

Centre-back – William Saliba

Saliba was brutally unlucky to concede a penalty against Chelsea. He’ll want to make amends for that out in Spain

Centre-back – Gabriel

Gabriel was not at his most solid on Saturday, but it maybe speaks to the high standards that he’s set himself that he still played pretty well. He’ll want to continue that against Sevilla.

Left-back – Takehiro Tomiyasu

Oleksandr Zinchenko was a long way off it on Saturday against Chelsea. Takehiro Tomiyasu meanwhile impressed off the bench. As Arteta seeks more defensive solidity the Japan international may be the one he calls upon.

Defensive midfield – Thomas Partey

The Ghanaian was perhaps unlucky to miss out on Saturday against Chelsea. On his return to Spain, Arteta may look to turn to his knowledge of the opposition.

Central midfield – Declan Rice

As Arsenal put in their worst performance of the season against Chelsea, one man who kept standards high was Declan Rice. Arteta will be confident he can rely on him to repeat that on Tuesday. night

Central midfield – Martin Odegaard

The Norwegian was far from his best on Saturday evening. He’ll need to up those standards on Tuesday night against Sevilla or there may be some uncomfortable questions.

Arsenal were far from their best on Saturday, but Mikel Arteta will have been delighted with how his team were able to salvage a point. This ‘bouncebackability’ is something he will hope to see from his side when they take on Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday.

In a group where the Gunners are strong favourites to progress, Arsenal now find themselves in a position where they ideally need a positive result in Seville. A loss could leave them four points off top spot with just three games remaining if Lens beat PSV in Group B’s other clash.

As a result it’s crucial that Arteta gets his starting line up correct for the game. Here football.london takes a look at who the Spaniard may pick.

Right wing – Bukayo Saka

The England international was anonymous for much of the game against Chelsea, but popped up with a moment of quality to earn Arsenal a point. This is what the biggest players do and you can expect him to start again against Sevilla.

Centre-forward – Gabriel Jesus

The Brazilian cut an isolated figure for much of the game against Chelsea but still made an impact. His record in the Champions League is impeccable and he’ll want to make it three in three this season.

Left wing – Gabriel Martinelli

Leandro Trossard may have come on to score the equaliser on Saturday, but Gabriel Martinelli is the man still yet to make his Champions League debut. Tuesday night could be the chance to change that.