Arsenal’s Predicted Lineup to Face Ipswich: Arteta Set to Rotate Ahead of PSG Clash

Arsenal head into Sunday’s Premier League clash away at Ipswich Town looking to maintain momentum in both their domestic title push and their European campaign. With the Champions League semi-final first leg against PSG just days away, manager Mikel Arteta is expected to rotate his squad while still fielding a strong enough XI to take all three points.

The Gunners are coming off a monumental victory over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals and now must navigate the balance between resting key players and continuing their winning form. Ipswich, fighting for survival in the Premier League, will be no pushovers, especially at home. Arteta will be mindful of the physical toll recent fixtures have taken on his squad.

Here’s the predicted Arsenal XI in a 4-3-3 formation to face Ipswich:

Goalkeeper: David Raya
Raya is expected to retain his spot between the posts. The Spaniard has been a consistent presence all season and will look to add another clean sheet to his impressive tally.

Defenders: Ben White, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Kieran Tierney
With Jurrien Timber still being managed carefully following his return from injury and Riccardo Calafiori ruled out for this match, Arteta may turn to Tierney at left-back for a rare start. On the opposite flank, Ben White is fit and trained fully, so he’s likely to start. Saliba continues to be indispensable at the heart of defence, while Kiwior could partner him with Gabriel possibly being rested ahead of PSG.

Midfielders: Oleksandr Zinchenko, Thomas Partey, Mikel Merino
Zinchenko could step into a more central role in midfield, offering technical quality and control. Thomas Partey, suspended for the PSG first leg, is a certain starter here and will aim to make his presence felt. Mikel Merino is expected to complete the midfield trio, offering composure and vertical passing from deeper areas.

Forwards: Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli
With Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard likely to be rested, this match could offer a golden opportunity for Ethan Nwaneri to start. The 17-year-old has impressed in cameos and may be trusted to create from the right. Trossard, ever versatile and reliable, is likely to operate through the middle, with Gabriel Martinelli maintaining his place on the left to provide pace and directness.

Arteta has often spoken about trusting the depth of his squad, and Sunday’s trip to Ipswich provides a perfect stage to showcase that depth. With players like Sterling, Butler-Oyedeji, and Nketiah no longer at the club, the younger generation — particularly Nwaneri — are being pushed forward as real options in meaningful fixtures.

A win is essential if Arsenal are to stay on track in the title race. With PSG on the horizon, Arteta will demand full focus from his rotated side while carefully managing workloads. Expect a strong but slightly altered lineup aimed at securing all three points while keeping key names fresh for a massive European night.