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Predicted Arsenal line-up against Kairat Almaty

By on January 28, 2026

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Arsenal are set to host Kairat Almaty at the Emirates Stadium in the final Champions League league game tonight.

Having won all seven matches, the Gunners are currently at the top of the table and have secured their place in the round of 16. They just need to avoid defeat in this game to finish at the top.

Following a disappointing defeat against Manchester United in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s side will be desperate to return to winning ways tonight before next weekend’s tricky Leeds United game.

Meanwhile, Kairat Almaty are currently at the bottom of the Champions League table with just one point and have no chance of reaching the knockout stage.

Team news

Riccardo Calafiori has been sidelined due to his problem over the last few weeks, but was pictured in training ahead of this game. So, he might be named in the matchday squad.

Kai Havertz has struggled with a knee problem, but could also be fit enough to be involved in this fixture. However, Jurrien Timber and William Saliba picked up a knock against Man Utd last weekend and aren’t available.

Predicted line-up

Mikel Arteta is likely to give his main players a rest in this game, keeping an eye on the Elland Road visit. So, Kepa Arrizabalaga would be in goal ahead of David Raya.

Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapié could be the centre-back pairing, giving Gabriel Magalhaes a much-needed break. Ben White and Myles Lewis-Skelly might be the two fullbacks.

Christian Norgaard is likely to be in the defensive midfield position, and Mikel Merino should be alongside the Dane in the engine room, deploying Eberechi Eze in the No.10 role. Meaning, Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, and Martin Odegaard would be on the bench.

Noni Madueke should be on the right flank ahead of Bukayo Saka, while Gabriel Martinelli is expected to be on the left. Therefore, Leandro Trossard could feature as a substitute if needed.

Viktor Gyokeres may get the nod to start in the centre-forward position, meaning Gabriel Jesus and Havertz should feature off the bench.

Expected Arsenal line-up vs Kairat Almaty

Kepa; White, Mosquera, Hincapié, Lewis-Skelly; Norgaard, Merino, Eze; Martinelli, Gyokeres, Madueke

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