FC Zurich vs Arsenal lineups

Teenage winger Marquinhos also starts, along with USA goalkeeper Matt Turner, though Emile Smith Rowe has joined Thomas Partey, Cedric Soares and Mohamed Elneny ...

The FC Zurich fans behind the goal are in fine voice. Follow the Europa League action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings at Kybunpark! [Mikel Arteta](/topic/mikel-arteta) will be eager for his side to bounce back quickly in tonight’s early kick-off.

Soccer insider Brandt Sutton reveals his UEFA Europa League predictions for FC Zurich vs. Arsenal FC.

"Striker Eddie Nketiah could replace Gabriel Jesus up top and he's shown he can lead Arsenal's attack when given the chance," Sutton told SportsLine. The expert expects Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will change up his lineup following the league loss to Manchester United last weekend, but has full confidence a new lineup can get the job done in Switzerland. The latest Zurich vs. Sutton also has been on a roll with his best bets, going 133-99 in his last 232 [soccer picks](https://www.sportsline.com/soccer/articles/), returning nearly $3,000 for $100 bettors. The EPL club didn't participate in any European competition last year and will try to make a big impact as they open up on the road. [streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan](https://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-22-10ahc3h). Arsenal odds from Caesars Sportsbook list Arsenal as the -360 favorite on the 90-minute money line, with Zurich as the +900 underdog. - Zurich vs. West Ham picks from SportsLine's soccer insider Brandt Sutton](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/zurich-vs-arsenal-odds-picks-soccer-insider-reveals-best-bets-for-uefa-europa-league-match-on-september-8/). A draw is priced at +460 and the over-under for goals is 3.5. [Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-22-10ahc3h). You can catch all the action when you [stream the match live on Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-22-10ahc3h).

The Gunners kick-off their Europa League campaign with a trip to Switzerland to face FC Zurich on Thursday, with Mikel Arteta expected to make a number of ...

On the left-hand side of the front three is Gabriel Martinelli, who has cemented his place in Arsenal’s starting lineup in the Premier League this season, and he will be looking to add to his tally of three goals so far this campaign when he lines up against Zurich tonight. Finally, Eddie Nketiah should lead the line in place of first choice striker Gabriel Jesus, who has started every game so far this season, and the Englishman has the opportunity to put pressure on the Brazilian should he get himself on the scoresheet for the Gunners. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) this season but he should also be another first team regular who is rotated tonight, meaning another summer signing in the form of 19-year-old winger Marquinhos, who arrived from Sao Paulo for £3m in July, will be awarded his debut for the club and the chance to show Arsenal fans what he is all about. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) clash with [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) as the Gunners aim to retain their spot at the top of the table, and so a number of players will need to be rested. However, White may still keep his place in the side as he returns to his usual position at centre back, while Rob Holding is likely to come into the side for his first appearance of the season, as William Saliba and Gabriel earn a well deserved rest. [Arsenal’s](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) season continues on Thursday night as they take on [FC Zurich](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-zurich) in the opening game of their [UEFA Europa League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/europa-league) campaign in Group A, where a return to winning ways is the priority for [Mikel Arteta’s](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mikel-arteta) side. In midfield, Albert Sambi Lokonga has filled in alongside Granit Xhaka of late following recent injuries to Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny, and the youngster is expected to retain his place for this fixture. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) defeat of the season in a [3-1 loss](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/manutd-arsenal-antony-rashford-saka-27905512) to [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) on Sunday and, although they will want to bounce back immediately, Arteta is expected to make changes tonight amid their current hectic schedule. Ben White has been transformed into a make-shift right back this campaign but Cedric Soares should be provided with a chance to impress Arteta, while Kieran Tierney should return to the starting lineup in place of first choice left back Oleksandr Zinchenko. [Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-predicted-lineup-europa-league-27937392#comments-section) And ahead of the game, Mirror Football takes a look at the predicted lineup for the Gunners tonight as they look to pick up all three points when they take on the Tonight’s fixture would be a good opportunity to provide Matt Turner with his competitive debut for the Gunners, having arrived from New England Revolution for £7million this summer, but current no.1 Aaron Ramsdale is expected to retain his place between the sticks after starting every game so far this season.

Mikel Arteta makes a host of changes to the Arsenal lineup, with Matt Turner, Fabio Vieira, and Marquinhos making their first starts.

In the attack, Arteta has preferred to rest Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo saka, although Gabriel Martinelli starts. Mikel Arteta has rested much of his first-choice team for the Zurich clash with a host of changes made to the lineup. Arteta has preferred to keep the midfield intact with Sambi Lokonga and Granit Xhaka taking charge.

FC Zurich 1-2 Arsenal: Eddie Nketiah scores and assists Marquinhos' debut goal as the Gunners get off to winning ways in the Europa League... as both teams hold ...

This is their first season in Europe since they were knocked out in the round of 32 by Napoli in 2018-19. Zurich have already faced British opposition in the Europa League this season. But while Vieira was impressive in linking midfield to attack - there is a cut of compatriot Bernardo Silva about him - it was Marquinhos who was the game’s standout player. Arsenal have won 75% of their group stage matches in the UEFA Europa League (P24 W18 D4 L2). Arsenal have won all six of their matches to date against Swiss opposition, though they will face Zürich for the first time. But the Europa League comes at arguably the perfect time as far as Arsenal are concerned. It was the finish of a leading man, not a teenager cast as an understudy this season. Speaking of history, it is said that Saint Gall - from whom this city takes its name - had the power to exorcise demons. That means Arsenal, for example, would avoid Thursday night football - including one away tie - before games at Aston Villa and Leicester in February, should they emerge as winners of this section. FC Zurich 1-2 Arsenal: Eddie Nketiah scores and assists Marquinhos' debut goal as the Gunners get off to winning ways in the Europa League... The travelling contingent were largely muted in the moments that followed, a hush only broken by what proved to be Eddie Nketiah’s winning goal on 62 minutes. Brazilian debutant Marquinhos was the star, scoring one and creating the other.

Arsenal get their Europa League campaign underway this evening as they take on FC Zurich at the AFG Arena in Group A. As expected, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta ...

William Saliba is also back among the substitutes as Rob Holding is recalled to start alongside Gabriel in the middle of the back four. Oleksandr Zinchenko is given a rest so Kieran Tierney comes in to start at left-back for Arsenal this evening. Goalkeeper Matt Turner comes in to make his debut between the sticks having joined Arsenal in the summer.