Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus start for Arsenal (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Arsenal return to Champions League action on Tuesday night as the Premier League giants host Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta’s men have picked up four points in their Champions League adventure so far by drawing with Atalanta on Matchday 1 and securing a big win over PSG last time out. The north London club were excellent against the French champions and will be looking to continue that on Tuesday night.
Arsenal are also looking to bounce back from a disappointing Premier League result at the weekend as the The Gunners were beaten 2-0 by Bournemouthleaving Arteta’s team four points behind leaders Liverpool.
Bukayo Saka was a big miss for the London side at the weekend and the winger is still unavailable for the Shakhtar Donetsk clash.
Arteta has made two changes since the Bournemouth defeat with Mikel Merino and Raheem Sterling replaced by Brazilian duo Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus.
Arsenal confirmed from 11
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 22, 2024
As for Shakhtar Donetsk, the Ukrainian side have not started the season as they would have liked, as they currently sit fourth in their league and are yet to win a game in the Champions League.
Marino Pusic’s side drew the first leg 0-0 with Girona before suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat at the hands of Atalanta last time out. This has left them 27th in the European table and the Ukrainian side face a very tough task in trying to take points away from Arsenal.
Shakhtar beat Kolos 1-0 on Friday and Pusic made one change from that win with Danylo Sikan coming into the starting eleven for Newerton.
Shakhtar Donetsk confirmed from 11
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— FC SHAKHTAR ENGLISH (@FCShakhtar_eng) October 22, 2024
