Martin Odegaard call, Ethan Nwaneri chance, Declan Rice replacement - Arsenal line-ups vs Inter

It's yet another big week for Arsenal as they take on Inter and Chelsea before the November international break.

The flew to Italy on Tuesday ahead of their league phase clash with Inter at the San Siro on Wednesday evening. So far winning two and drawing one of their three Champions League matches, knows a win against the Serie A side will go a long way in helping the north Londoners finish in the top eight.

and looks close to making a return from injury. The Gunners captain last played at the end of August but could feature against Inter.

missed training, however, and will not be part of the squad which travels to Italy. Declan Rice was also absent and will miss the clash against Inter.

Arteta has some tough decisions to make in regards to his starting line-up against Inter. With that in mind, football.london writers Kaya Kaynak and Sam Truelove have their say on who the Spaniard should pick come Wednesday evening.

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Kaya Kaynak

If I were Mikel Arteta I think I’d be looking to move on from the 4-4-2 in Milan. It’s done a great job in the past but I think it’s ultimately served its course.

The back four and goalkeeper stay pretty much the same as the weekend that means. Although if Ben White is available I’m putting him on the right and shifting Jurrien Timber out to the left.

That allows me to put Thomas Partey in the six with Mikel Merino just ahead of him in Declan Rice's absence. I’m taking a gamble on Ethan Nwaneri in the Martin Odegaard right eight role too. There's no point rushing the Norwegian back just yet.

Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz are obvious picks in the right wing and centre-forward positions, meanwhile. On the left I’m opting for Gabriel Martinelli whose pace could be useful on the counter.

Kaynak’s Arsenal XI vs Inter Milan: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Partey, Nwaneri, Merino; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.

Sam Truelove

Inter have started the season very strongly, with the Italian side sitting second in Serie A having won seven of their opening 11 league games. Under Simone Inzaghi they are extremely dangerous and Arsenal will need to be at their best on Wednesday evening.

David Raya starts in goal and I would make the back line as strong as possible. That means Gabriel and William Saliba are my choice at centre-backs, with Jurrien Timber on the left and Ben White on the right. There is an argument to play Oleksandr Zinchenko but the Ukrainian just isn't as strong defensively as Timber.

In midfield I feel the experience of Jorginho is exactly what is needed. The former Chelsea man has the ability to control the game and will offer a calming presence in what will be a hostile San Siro. I would also play Thomas Partey given Declan Rice did not make the trip and, if he is fit enough, start Martin Odegaard from the off. The Norwegian has returned to training and has been badly missed these past couple of months and his return will be a timely boost for the Gunners. If he makes the trip to Italy he may as well start, with the view of taking him off in the second half.

Gabriel Martinelli has looked back to his best in recent matches so he gets the nod on the left, while Bukayo Saka has to start on the right. Up top I am going for Kai Havertz, as the German's hold up play and work rate will be invaluable.

Truelove's Arsenal XI vs Inter Milan - Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Jorginho, Partey, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.