AMR) Arjen Robben
Robben scored the winner in the Champions League final last season, and in Franck Ribery’s absence through injury, will be the player charged with running at Arsenal’s fullbacks. Expect to see him cutting in regularly on his left boot, too.
AML) Thomas Muller
Mario Gotze could also play from the left in Ribery’s absence, but we think big game player Muller will be given the nod instead. He’s scored three times and assisted another goal in the Champions League this term.
FC) Mario Mandzukic
Gotze could be deployed in a false 9 role, but Mandzukic was rested at the weekend after scoring a hat-trick seven days ago. We reckon this proves that Guardiola will go with him as an out and out striker this evening.
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