Arsenal take on Kairat Almaty in the UEFA Champions League, looking to wrap up the league phase of the competition with a perfect eight wins from eight. The Gunners are in need of a win to restore momentum following the damaging defeat at home to Manchester United.
Both Mikel Merino and Declan Rice are suspended for the match, having picked up two yellow cards during the league phase of the competition. Whereas William Saliba, Jurrien Timber and Max Dowman were not spotted in training, the latter still injured, the former pair, it appears, rested.
There could be plenty of less familiar faces involved and perhaps even some youth players given a rare opportunity. Arteta has some interesting decisions to make and **football.london** has our thoughts on what we are expecting [here](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-predicted-xi-vs-kairat-33313069).
Riccardo Calafiori and Kai Havertz are both in contention to start for Arsenal against Kairat Almaty (Image: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)