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Arsenal starting eleven to face FC Nurnberg has been revealed

Arsenal's match against FC Nurnberg will start in the next couple of minutes and the gunners have released their lineup that will play in this game.

Arsenal has released their starting lineup for the match. The Gunners will be looking to make a strong start to their pre-season campaign as they take on German side FC Nurnberg.

Arsenal XI vs. Nürnberg: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Partey, Trossard, Ødegaard; Saka, Nelson, Nketiah.

Arsenal subs: Hein, Cedric, Tierney, Trusty, Walters, Jorginho, Vieira, Havertz, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly, Jesus, Balogun

Manager Mikel Arteta is keen to build match sharpness in his first-team squad ahead of their upcoming US tour. This game against FC Nurnberg will provide the perfect opportunity for the players to get some valuable minutes under their belts and fine-tune their skills before the start of the new season.

The starting lineup announced by Arsenal includes some familiar faces as well as a few new additions. In goal, Aaron Ramsdale will be given the chance to impress after his recent move from Sheffield United. The backline consists of Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Joel Kiwior, who will be looking to form a solid defensive unit.

In midfield, Thomas Partey will provide stability and control alongside new signing Leandro Trossard and loanee Martin Ødegaard. This trio has the potential to create plenty of chances and dictate play in the middle of the park.

Up front, Bukayo Saka, Reiss Nelson, and Eddie Nketiah will lead the line for Arsenal. Saka has been in scintillating form for both club and country recently and will be hoping to continue his impressive performances in this pre-season match.

On the bench, Arteta has plenty of options at his disposal with backup goalkeeper Karl Hein, defenders Cedric Soares and Kieran Tierney, as well as midfielders Jorginho Vieira and Kai Havertz. Youngsters such as Folarin Balogun and Miguel Azeez also feature among the substitutes.

This game against FC Nurnberg is an important test for Arsenal as they look to hit the ground running in the upcoming season. It provides an opportunity for Arteta to assess his squad’s fitness levels and tactical understanding.

 

After this match, Arsenal will head to the United States for their pre-season tour, where they will face tough opposition in the form of Inter Milan and Everton. These games will provide further tests for Arteta’s side as they continue their preparations ahead of the new campaign.

Overall, this game against FC Nurnberg marks an important step in Arsenal’s pre-season preparations. It is an opportunity for players to showcase their abilities and stake a claim for a starting spot in Arteta’s plans. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how their team performs and what promising signs they can take into the upcoming season.

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