{"id":20851,"date":"2026-01-09T22:29:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T22:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/01\/09\/jesus-white-and-eze-to-start-4-3-3-arsenal-predicted-lineup-vs-portsmouth\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T22:29:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T22:29:50","slug":"jesus-white-and-eze-to-start-4-3-3-arsenal-predicted-lineup-vs-portsmouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/01\/09\/jesus-white-and-eze-to-start-4-3-3-arsenal-predicted-lineup-vs-portsmouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesus, White And Eze To Start | 4-3-3 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Portsmouth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Arsenal will face off against Portsmouth at Fratton Park this Sunday as they look to secure a positive result on the road in the FA Cup. The Gunners were held to a goalless draw by Liverpool recently, so they would be eager to get back to winning ways in domestic football.<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta will stick with his favoured 4-3-3 formation and is expected to make a whole host of changes to his first team for this game. Gabriel Jesus, Ben White and Eberechi Eze could all play from the start of this contest.<\/p>\n

Defence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kepa Arrizabalaga will feature in between the sticks for the Gunners as he looks to keep a clean sheet on the road. William Saliba will function alongside Piero Hincapie at the centre of the Arsenal backline as they look to maintain a solid shape on the defensive end of the field.<\/p>\n

Ben Davies will try to operate as the right-back, while Myles Lewis-Skelly hopes to catch the eye on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will get the license to go forward and express themselves inside the opponent\u2019s half.<\/p>\n

Gabriel and Jurrien Timber will be rested on the bench as they offer cover for the defensive positions.<\/p>\n

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LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 JANUARY 08: Mikel Arteta manager of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 08, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Midfield<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Arteta could opt for a midfield three of Eberechi Eze, Christian Norgaard and Mikel Merino as they focus on establishing their superiority over the opposition at the centre of the park.<\/p>\n

Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice will have to settle for a place on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the second 45 minutes if required.<\/p>\n

Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Gabriel Martinelli will get a chance to impress as the left-winger, while Noni Madueke hopes to put his pace to good use on the right flank.<\/p>\n

Gabriel Jesus will lead the line for the North London club in the final third. He has to figure out a way to be a constant menace in the final third.<\/p>\n

Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka will get a rest on the bench as they wait for their chance to influence the game in the latter stages if the Gunners are in need of a goal by then. However, Max Dowman remain sidelined with an ankle injury.<\/p>\n

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