Arsenal predicted lineup vs Brentford - Premier League

Arsenal return to Premier League action on Saturday when they host fellow capital side Brentford at the Emirates Stadium.

The north London venue witnessed a historic evening on Tuesday as the Gunners pummelled reigning European champions Real Madrid, but attention returns to domestic duties for Brentford's visit this weekend.

Having said that, Mikel Arteta will have one eye on the Champions League quarter-final second leg with Madrid on Wednesday night, and will potentially rotate his side given Liverpool are 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with just seven games remaining – it would take a remarkable collapse to hand Arsenal a first title in 21 years.

Here is how Arsenal could line up when the teams come out onto the field.

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Brentford (4-3-3)

GK: David Raya - While not as involved as he would have expected against Madrid, the Spaniard was still on hand to make some crucial saves in the first half. Brentford's exciting attacking quartet will keep him entertained this weekend.

RB: Ben White - Jurrien Timber could be rested for the upcoming return fixture with Madrid, earning White, who is still being eased back into action, a second consecutive Premier League start.

CB: William Saliba - With Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori injured at present, Arteta has few rotation options in the heart of defence. The imperious Saliba will be called upon against Yoane Wissa and Co.

CB: Jakub Kiwior - Kiwior has not convinced in an Arsenal shirt too often but rose to the occasion against Madrid's devastating forward trio on Tuesday evening.

LB: Kieran Tierney - Another injury-hit campaign has seen Tierney rarely involved in his final season with the Gunners, but he could come in handy down the stretch with games coming thick and fast.

CM: Ethan Nwaneri - The precious academy starlet has been used in the front three during Arsenal's injury crisis but has also featured readily in the Martin Odegaard role in midfield this term.

CM: Jorginho - The experienced Italian can provide a measure of calm within a much-changed Arsenal lineup on Saturday, with Thomas Partey almost certainly rested ahead of a return to the Spanish capital.

CM: Mikel Merino - Declan Rice was the free kick hero midweek but suffered a knock in victory. Merino, who was also on the scoresheet against Madrid in his new centre-forward role, could drop back into his natural position and replace him in the engine room.

RW: Raheem Sterling - Sterling has shown glimpses of his former self in recent matches and managed an assist in last weekend's draw with Everton.

ST: Leandro Trossard - Trossard was the man that lashed Sterling's routine pass beyond Jordan Pickford at Goodison Park and the Belgian will want to be among the goals against Brentford.

LW: Gabriel Martinelli - Arsenal can't afford to rest their entire XI ahead of the trip to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, with Martinelli perhaps one of the few to start both matches.

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