Arsenal predicted lineup vs Porto - Champions League
- Arsenal have a 1-0 deficit to overturn on Tuesday night
- Gunners haven't progressed into Champions League quarter-finals since 2010
- Gabriel Martinelli an injury doubt with foot problem
Arsenal have a 1-0 deficit to overturn when they take on Porto in their Champions League round of 16 second leg on Tuesday night.
The Gunners performed in stark contrast to their domestic form in the first leg as Sergio Conceicao's side did an excellent job of containing the Premier League high-flyers.
However, a naive sequence at the very end of the contest saw Galeno score a superb late winner, leaving Mikel Arteta's side with work to do in north London.
Arsenal are getting healthier as they enter the run-in, although doubts remain over Gabriel Martinelli's status. Here's how the Gunners could line up on Tuesday night.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Porto (4-3-3)
GK: David Raya - The Spaniard has been excellent in 2024 and Aaron Ramsdale did little to help his cause at the weekend. Raya should remain between the sticks for the rest of the season.
RB: Ben White - Fresh off his two-assist showing on Saturday, White's overlaps could be key to breaking down Porto on Tuesday.
CB: William Saliba - The Frenchman was out of sorts in the first leg but enters the second leg having tamed Ivan Toney at the weekend.
CB: Gabriel - The towering defender has enjoyed an excellent season and his aggression will be pivotal in limiting Porto on the counter all while ensuring Arsenal can sustain attacks.
LB: Jakub Kiwior - Oleksandr Zinchenko is back in action, but Kiwor does not deserve to lose his place at left-back.
CM: Jorginho - Another excellent performer in recent weeks, Jorginho should be a shoo-in given how highly Arteta values him on the big occasion.
CM: Declan Rice - The box-crashing Rice has performed a more advanced role with Jorginho in the side and enjoyed the most prolific season of his career so far.
CM: Martin Odegaard - The dazzling skipper should be heavily involved, as he almost always is. Odegaard has dropped deeper in recent weeks, unlocking Arsenal's attacking potential.
RW: Bukayo Saka - Saka was one of the stars of the Champions League group stage, although Porto did a fine job of limiting him three weeks ago. He'll need to overcome a double team or two on Tuesday.
ST: Kai Havertz - The German heads into this one having scored in his previous four games. Havertz was the hero on Saturday as he nodded home a late winner against Brentford.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli - Martinelli was spotted on crutches at the weekend, but Arteta insisted that the winger's foot injury is not a major one. He could be a surprise inclusion on Tuesday night.
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