Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk Martinelli and Jesus Shine in Starting XI

In an exciting lineup change, Arsenal has welcomed Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus into the starting XI for their highly anticipated match against Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium. Jesus, taking the captain’s armband, makes his fourth start of the season, while Martinelli returns to the squad after a brief absence.

Manager Mikel Arteta has opted for a tactical shift, with Mikel Merino and Raheem Sterling stepping down from the starting side that faced Bournemouth last Saturday. The rest of the lineup remains unchanged, ensuring continuity in key positions.

Arsenal Starting XI:

Goalkeeper: David Raya

Defenders: Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori

Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Declan Rice

Forwards: Gabriel Jesus (C), Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Kai Havertz

Havertz is on the brink of making history as he aims to become the first player to score in eight consecutive games at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal Substitutes:

Neto, Setford, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Monlouis, Robinson, Lewis-Skelly, Jorginho, Merino, Nwaneri, Sterling, Butler-Oyedeji.

Shakhtar Donetsk’s Strategy

On the opposing side, Shakhtar Donetsk enters the match looking to recover from a rocky start to their campaign, with just one point from their opening two games. They have made three changes to their lineup after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Atalanta in their last outing.

Shakhtar Starting XI:

Goalkeeper: Riznyk

Defenders: Konoplia, Bondar, Matviyenko, Henrique

Midfielders: Kryskiv, Bondarenko, Zubkov

Forwards: Eguinaldo, Sudakov, Sikan

Shakhtar Substitutes:Fesiun, Traore, Franjic, Stepanenko, Shved, Azarov, Tobias, Ghram, Gomes, Kevin, Pedrinho, Newwetton.

A Crucial Match for Both Teams

As Arsenal takes the field, the stakes are high. With key players sidelined, including Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Jurrien Timber, the team will rely on the leadership of Jesus and the creativity of Martinelli to secure a vital victory against Shakhtar. Fans can expect an intense match as both teams strive for crucial points in the competition.

Stay tuned for updates on this thrilling encounter as Arsenal aims to maintain their momentum and strengthen their position in the league.