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Arteta makes 5 changes | Predicted Arsenal XI vs Lille with Gyokeres & Calafiori decisions made

Arsenal take on Lille in tonight’s Champions League clash at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners picked up a 2-1 comeback win over Leeds United in the Premier League last weekend and will look to add another European win tonight. Ahead…

By Ed Davison · Goonertalk

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 5:40 AM

Key Things to Know

Ed Davison predicts Mikel Arteta could make five changes for Arsenal's Champions League match against Lille.
Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi are confirmed to be sidelined with ankle injuries.
Jurrien Timber and Myles Lewis-Skelly are tipped to enter the defensive line.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to make up to five changes for the Champions League clash against Lille at the Emirates Stadium. Following a 2-1 victory over Leeds United, the Gunners face squad rotation needs due to a congested fixture list and confirmed injuries to Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi, who are both sidelined with ankle issues.

Ed Davison predicts Jurrien Timber and Myles Lewis-Skelly could step into the defence, while Mikel Merino is tipped to join Bruno Guimaraes in midfield to allow Declan Rice some rest. In attack, Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres are anticipated to start ahead of Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz.

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