CSKA Moscow v Arsenal probable lineups - Star striker set for return

CSKA Moscow v Arsenal probable lineups – Star striker set for return

Eren Sarigul

April 3, 2018

CSKA Moscow v Arsenal probable lineups – Star striker set for return — Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger (L) and Arsenal legend Martin Keown (R) on the touchline during the Charity football match between Arsenal Legends and Milan Glorie at The Emirates stadium in London on September 3, 2016. / AFP / Glyn KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal travel’s to Russia this week to take on CSKA Moscow in the Europa League quarterfinals.

The Gunners know winning the Europa League is their only remaining hope of playing UEFA Champions League football next season.

Arsene Wenger’s side registered an impressive 5-1 aggregate win over Serie A giants AC Milan in the Last 16 stage. CSKA Moscow meanwhile pulled off a major shock when they eliminated Lyon in France.

The Gunners come into the game in high spirits following their 3-0 victory over Stoke City on Sunday afternoon.

Summer signing Alexandre Lacazette came off the bench to score from the penalty spot. The France international only recently returned to training after undergoing a knee operation.

Star playmaker Mesut Ozil was also in top-form over the weekend and played a key role in Arsenal’s opening two goals.

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CSKA Moscow v Arsenal probable lineups

Arsenal probable XI: Ospina; Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Ramsey, Xhaka; Ozil, Wilshere, Mkhitaryan; Welbeck

CSKA Moscow probable XI: Akinfeev; V.Berezutski, Ignashevich, A.Berezutski; Natcho; Schennikov, Dzagoev, Golovin, Kuchaev; Musa, Wernbloom