A look at how Arsenal could line up in this Saturday’s FA Cup final clash against Aston Villa…Szczesny or Ospina? Walcott or Giroud? Read on for our prediction…
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GK: David Ospina
Arsenal’s number one in the Premier League, David Ospina has been rested in recent FA Cup games but will surely start this one. Wojciech Szczesny was unconvincing in the semi-final win over Reading and simply doesn’t deserve a spot based on his form this season.
DR: Hector Bellerin
A terrific young right-back who scored against Aston Villa in the Guners’ 5-0 drubbing in the league earlier this season, Hector Bellerin is sure to start at Wembley.
DL: Nacho Monreal
In ahead of Kieran Gibbs after some fine form this season, Nacho Monreal should surely start again after scoring an important goal for the club in their quarter-final win over Manchester United back in March.
DC: Per Mertesacker
Despite some patchy form this season, Per Mertesacker has probably earned his place in the starting lineup for this crucial game, and should lead the side out with the captain’s armband.
DC: Laurent Koscielny
A scorer for Arsenal in last season’s win over Hull City, Laurent Koscielny remains a hugely important part of the Arsenal defence and is sure to start against Villa this weekend.
MC: Francis Coquelin
A defensive midfielder who has made this spot his own this season, Francis Coquelin has been a big revelation for Arsenal and is surely going to start this big game.
MC: Santi Cazorla
One of Arsenal’s best players this season, Santi Cazorla also scored in the final win over Hull last season, as well as another Wembley goal in the Community Shield at the start of this campaign.
AMR: Theo Walcott
After his superb hat-trick against West Bromwich Albion, Theo Walcott has surely earned a start on the right flank instead of Aaron Ramsey, who has not looked at home in that wide role in recent games.
AML: Alexis Sanchez
Moved to the left, Alexis Sanchez has been a real star for Arsenal this season and will be the player the Gunners look to for inspiration at Wembley this Saturday.
AMC: Mesut Ozil
A much improved player this season, Mesut Ozil will likely take the number ten spot for Arsenal this weekend and will be hoping to shine as he did in his last game against Villa.
FC: Olivier Giroud
Not everyone’s cup of tea, but with Danny Welbeck injured Olivier Giroud is guaranteed a start in this game and will be hoping to score against Villa again after netting in that 5-0 win.
