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Arsenal vs Bournemouth predicted XI: Arteta’s formula to silverware

By Kian Long

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal and Oli McBurnie of Sheffield United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal and Oli McBurnie of Sheffield United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus) /
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ST ALBANS, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Arsenal Head Coach Mikel Arteta talks to Alex Lacazette during a training session at London Colney on January 20, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Arsenal Head Coach Mikel Arteta talks to Alex Lacazette during a training session at London Colney on January 20, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) /

How should Mikel Arteta lineup to get the better of Eddie Howe?

Arsenal face a visit to the Vitality Stadium this evening to play Bournemouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup. This competition is one that has served Arsenal well and Mikel Arteta will know all about its importance given his days as a player.

With Liverpool stagnating against Shrewsbury yesterday, it shows that fielding a strong XI in this competition is important and this is what Mikel Arteta will have in mind. At the same time though, the Spaniard will want to field some players that don’t get as many minutes in the Premier League.

There are a few injuries and suspensions to deal with. Both David Luiz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be unavailable for selection as they are serving their respective bans and Reiss Nelson, Sead Kolasinac, Kieran Tierney and Calum Chambers will probably be ruled out through injury.

So, without further ado, here is the XI I expect Arteta to field in this match:

Goalkeeper – Emiliano Martinez

No questions asked here. Bernd Leno is an exceptional keeper but this is Martinez’ competition and that isn’t going to change under Mikel Arteta. He is a reliable shot-stopper and he has a good starting position to prevent any danger from shots. A clean sheet in this competition would do him the world of good.

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