Possible lineups for PSV v Arsenal UCL clash

Take a look at the possible lineups for the Champions League last 16 clash between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal, kick-off at 21:00 CET at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
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The Gunners are back to Champions League action as they pay a visit to the Philips Stadion in the first leg of the round of 16. Having been dumped out of both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, European glory is the only piece of silverware at stake for the north London side. Arsenal meet PSV in a European competition for a third consecutive campaign, but with their recent trips to Eindhoven ending in either a draw or a defeat, the visitors will look to turn things around this season.
Ahead of the clash, the two sides find themselves in a similar position in their domestic leagues as they both sit in second place. Arsenal's recent stumbles in the Premier League against West Ham and Forest have opened up an 11-point gap to leaders Liverpool, while the 'Rood-witten' have lost their last two outings to find themselves eight points behind Ajax in the Eredivisie.
And the situation is also similar in terms of injury concerns. The hosts are set to be without Pepi, Bajraktarevic and Tillman in the forward line. Former Arsenal striker Perez has been signed as a free agent to help fill the void but the Spaniard is not registered to feature in the Champions League. Dest is closing in on his return from an ACL tear but is unlikely to feature tonight, with fellow full-back Junior also doubtful.
Lack of gunpowder is a familiar sight for Arteta's side following the injuries to Martinelli, Jesus, Saka and Havertz. Midfielder Merino could reprise his role of makeshift striker in the trio's absences for a third consecutive match, with Trossard and Nwaneri expected to start alongside him upfront. Arsenal finally have their first-choice back four available, with Ben White having recently returned to the fold. Tomiyasu is the only member missing in defence after undergoing surgery.
PSV's possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Benitez (GK); Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Malacia; Veerman, Schouten; Bakayoko, Saibari, Lang; De Jong.
Arsenal's possible starting XI (4-3-3): Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard.
Ahead of the clash, the two sides find themselves in a similar position in their domestic leagues as they both sit in second place. Arsenal's recent stumbles in the Premier League against West Ham and Forest have opened up an 11-point gap to leaders Liverpool, while the 'Rood-witten' have lost their last two outings to find themselves eight points behind Ajax in the Eredivisie.
And the situation is also similar in terms of injury concerns. The hosts are set to be without Pepi, Bajraktarevic and Tillman in the forward line. Former Arsenal striker Perez has been signed as a free agent to help fill the void but the Spaniard is not registered to feature in the Champions League. Dest is closing in on his return from an ACL tear but is unlikely to feature tonight, with fellow full-back Junior also doubtful.
Lack of gunpowder is a familiar sight for Arteta's side following the injuries to Martinelli, Jesus, Saka and Havertz. Midfielder Merino could reprise his role of makeshift striker in the trio's absences for a third consecutive match, with Trossard and Nwaneri expected to start alongside him upfront. Arsenal finally have their first-choice back four available, with Ben White having recently returned to the fold. Tomiyasu is the only member missing in defence after undergoing surgery.
PSV's possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Benitez (GK); Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Malacia; Veerman, Schouten; Bakayoko, Saibari, Lang; De Jong.
Arsenal's possible starting XI (4-3-3): Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard.
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