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Arsenal name three changes for Ipswich clash in hopes of delaying Liverpool title celebrations

IANS April 20, 2025 123 views

Arsenal faces a crucial match against Ipswich Town with strategic lineup changes after their midweek European performance. Mikel Arteta has reshuffled his squad, bringing in Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko to the starting lineup. The game carries significant weight as Liverpool could potentially clinch the Premier League title with a favorable result. The tactical adjustments reflect Arsenal's determination to maintain competitive pressure in the championship race.

"A loss could prove to be costly for the Gunners" - Match Commentary"
Ipswich, April 20: Following Arsenal's heroics in Madrid on Wednesday, Mikel Arteta has made three changes to his line-up for this afternoon's game against Ipswich Town.

Key Points

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Arsenal rotate key players like White and Zinchenko

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Trossard starts as striker replacing Partey

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Potential title implications for Liverpool

The boss has decided to rotate his full-backs, with Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko coming in for Jurrien Timber and Myles Lewis-Skelly as part of a new-look back four alongside William Saliba and Jakob Kiwior, who haven't tasted defeat in any of the 10 matches they've started together at centre-back.

The other switch sees Leandro Trossard come into the team with Thomas Partey dropping to the bench, meaning Mikel Merino is likely to revert to his usual central midfield role, and the Belgian starting as striker.

Kieran Tierney would make his 100th Premier League appearance should he come off the bench.

Kieran McKenna has made just one change to the team that drew 2-2 with Chelsea last weekend, with Jacob Greaves preferred to Cameron Burgess at centre-back.

That means that top scorer Liam Delap remains on the Tractors' Boys line-up after a rib injury limited his gametime against the Blues, with George Hirst named up front once again.

Jayden Phiogene picked up a knock in that game and is out, as is Kalvin Phillips who has missed the past couple of games with a knock.

A loss could prove to be costly for the Gunners as Liverpool are withing touching distance of the league title and a loss for Arsenal could see them lift the trophy later in the day when they face Leicester City at the King Power.

Playing XI's:

Ipswich: Palmer, Tunazebe, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis, Morsey, Cajuste, Johnson, Encisco, Clarke, Hirst.

Subs: Walton, Godfrey, Woolfenden, Burgess, Boniface, Luongo, Taylor, Chaplin, Delap.

Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Rice, Merino, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Trossard.

Subs: Neto, Timber, Tierney, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Henry-Francis, Butler-Oyedeji, Nwaneri, Sterling.

Reader Comments

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James W.
Smart rotation from Arteta! Zinchenko and White bring experience while resting Timber is wise after his injury struggles. Hope Trossard delivers up front 🔥
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Sarah K.
Not sure about dropping Partey - his physicality could've been useful against Ipswich's midfield. Otherwise solid lineup though! COYG 💪
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Tom R.
That Saliba-Kiwior partnership is becoming legendary! 10 games unbeaten together is insane. Hope Tierney gets his 100th appearance today 🙌
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Aisha P.
Interesting to see Trossard as striker again. He's been clinical lately but I wonder if we'll miss Jesus' work rate. Either way, let's delay Liverpool's party!
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Mike L.
As an Ipswich fan, I'm worried about Delap not starting. We need his goals against this Arsenal defense. Greaves better be on his A-game today!
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Dani C.
The title might be Liverpool's to lose now, but I love that Arsenal are fighting until the end. This squad depth is something we've missed for years!

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