The predicted Arsenal team to start against Burnley in the Premier League on Monday evening at the Emirates Stadium
06:00, 18 May 2026
Martin Odegaard and Piero Hincapie are in contention to start for Arsenal against Burnley
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Martin Odegaard and Piero Hincapie are in contention to start for Arsenal against Burnley(Image: Harry Murphy - Danehouse/Getty Images)
Arsenal take on Burnley on Monday night, knowing they can pile the pressure onto Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Victory in north London would mean that Pep Guardiola’s side must win at Bournemouth; otherwise, the title will be Mikel Arteta’s.
The Clarets were relegated weeks earlier but have since looked in decent form, frustrating City at Turf Moor despite losing by a single goal and then went on to hold Aston Villa to a 2-2 draw. Burnley have a good record against Arsenal, having lost just once in the Emirates in the last three meetings.
However, with so much on the line for Arsenal, there is plenty of expectation over securing the three points, with a huge supporter meeting planned to meet the coach and stoke the atmosphere. With that in mind, Arteta needs to get his selection spot on with several big calls to be made.
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Here is who football.london predicts will start for Arsenal:
David Raya
Having now secured the Golden Glove for a third straight season, the Spaniard could extend his personal best and reach 20 for the season in the next two games.
Cristhian Mosquera
With Ben White out and Jurrien Timber still working his way back, it seems the obvious candidate to familiarise himself with the role ahead of potentially playing a Champions League final is Cristhian Mosquera.
William Saliba
The Frenchman was arguably wrongfully left out of the nominations for player of the season, and in these final three games, he needs to show exactly how ridiculous it was for that to be the case.
Gabriel
It has been some time since the Brazilian scored a goal; in fact, he has only had three all season, his last coming against Bournemouth in January, and he could be due one at the best possible time.
Piero Hincapie
Riccardo Calafiori was spotted in training, but after supposedly suffering from a problem last week, it might be ill-advised to start the Italian, and when a player of Piero Hincapie’s quality is available, there need not be a risk taken.
Declan Rice
The England international has begun to make the number six role his potential permanent residence in the Arsenal team and offer the Gunners plenty more chances to add some more offensive options.
Eberechi Eze
A quieter game against West Ham, but with the return of the club captain, moving to the left eight role could bring the best out of the former Palace man.
Martin Odegaard
The skipper was imperative to Arsenal’s win over West Ham, providing the winning goal’s assist, and he will now be looking to unlock this stubborn Burnley back line.
Bukayo Saka
Another who had a quiet game at West Ham, but with Mosquera at right-back, the two need time to establish and improve their connection.
Viktor Gyokeres
The Swedish striker has already bagged 21 goals this season and is comfortably the club’s top scorer and continues to prove his doubters wrong!
Leandro Trossard
A winning goal in the biggest of moments, now is the time for Leandro Trossard to shine the brightest he ever has in an Arsenal shirt.
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