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Arsenal XI vs. Kairat: Sweeping Changes for Dead Rubber—Injury News, Predicted Lineup
The Gunners have already secured safe passage to the last 16 of the Champions League.
Arsenal can make it eight wins from eight in the Champions League when they welcome bottom-placed Kairat Almaty to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.
The Gunners have secured maximum points in the league phase and their place in the last 16 of the competition as a result. Avoiding defeat midweek would see them clinch top spot as they seek to finish with a flourish.
With crucial fixtures on the horizon for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta will take the opportunity to make wholesale changes for the dead rubber with the Kazakhstani side.
Match Snapshot
🕒 Kick-off time: 8 p.m. GMT, 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT
📍 Location: Emirates Stadium
🏆 Competition: Champions League
📊 Recent form: WWWWW
Team News
Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze could be back in the team. | Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty Images
⚠️ Key injuries, doubts: Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, Max Dowman
🔢 Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1
Piero Hincapié made his comeback from injury in the defeat to Manchester United at the weekend but there was no place in the squad for Riccardo Calafiori and Kai Havertz. The pair could feature against Kairat but their minutes are likely to be managed.
Arsenal youngster Max Dowman is the only confirmed absentee, while the likes of Cristhian Mosquera, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Christian Nørgaard and Eberechi Eze should come into the team.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Kairat
Arsenal predicted lineup
Arsenal will field an alternate XI. | FotMob
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga—Kepa should step in for compatriot David Raya, who is seldom afforded a rest, and is unlikely to be overly worked by Kairat’s limited forward line.
RB: Ben White—The return of Hincapié to left back means White will have to once again accept his place as Jurriën Timber’s deputy, but he’ll start against Kairat as the defence is rotated.
CB: Cristhian Mosquera—Mosquera made his comeback from injury against Inter in Arsenal’s 3–1 victory at San Siro, but there was some understandable rust for the summer recruit after over a month in the treatment room.
CB: Piero Hincapié—Hincapié was taken off before the hour mark against United, perhaps with one eye on the upcoming clash with Kairat. Arteta will want to take the chance to rest both William Saliba and Gabriel.
LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly—The imminent return of Calafiori will further impact Lewis-Skelly’s minutes, but the Englishman is the perfect left back option for games like these.
DM: Christian Nørgaard—Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice and Martín Zubimendi are expected to be rested for a clash with nothing on the line and that opens the door for Nørgaard to make only his seventh Arsenal start.
DM: Mikel Merino—Utilised in midfield once again rather than up front, Merino is a stellar rotation option in the engine room. He will take on Rice’s box-to-box role against Kairat.
RW: Noni Madueke—All three of Madueke’s Arsenal strikes have come in the Champions League, including an impressive brace against Club Brugge back in early December. He will be aiming to stat-pad against the worst side in the competition.
AM: Eberechi Eze—Eze has been used surprisingly infrequently for Arsenal this season despite a bright start in north London. He will want to prove a point to Arteta with a strong showing this Wednesday.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli—Over half of Martinelli’s nine goals this season have come in Europe and the Brazilian will be keen to make his mark and potentially sneak into Arsenal’s Premier League XI.
ST: Viktor Gyökeres—There remain question marks over Arsenal’s No.9 spot over the coming weeks and months now that Gabriel Jesus has returned and Kai Havertz is nearly back. The former started against United, meaning Gyökeres could come into the team against Kairat.
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Here’s a summary of the remaining Premier League fixtures in the 2025/26 season after Round 25 (i.e., after Arsenal’s Game-week 25 match on 7 Feb 2026) for Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Manchester United — based on the published full 2025/26 fixture lists
🔴 Arsenal – Remaining Fixtures After GW25
(Arsenal vs Sunderland was GW25 on 7 Feb 2026) �
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GW26 – 11 Feb: Brentford (A)
GW27 – 21 Feb: Tottenham Hotspur (A)
GW28 – 28 Feb: Chelsea (H)
GW29 – 4 Mar: Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
GW30 – 14 Mar: Everton (H)
GW31 – 21 Mar: Wolves (A)
GW32 – 11 Apr: Bournemouth (H)
GW33 – 18 Apr: Manchester City (A)
GW34 – 25 Apr: Newcastle United (H)
GW35 – 2 May: Fulham (H)
GW36 – 9 May: West Ham United (A)
GW37 – 17 May: Burnley (H)
GW38 – 24 May: Crystal Palace (A) �
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Key fixture: Arsenal travel to Manchester City on 18 April. �
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🔵 Manchester City – Remaining Fixtures After (Approx) GW25
Exact GW numbers vary, but here’s City’s end-of-season run based on published schedules: �
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Chelsea (A)
Arsenal (H) – likely around April 18
Burnley (A)
Everton (A)
Brentford (H)
Bournemouth (A)
Aston Villa (H) – Final day �
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(City’s fixture list above comes from a published breakdown of their final seven matches.) �
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🟡 Aston Villa – Remaining Fixtures After GW25
Villa’s specific fixtures aren’t fully in the Sky Sports archive, but using the general full season list and Arsenal’s schedule, Villa will have the following key matches after Round 25: �
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Villa vs Nottingham Forest / Forest vs Villa (January–February, potentially before or around GW25 depending on reschedule)
Villa will play Manchester United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and other mid-table teams in the run-in (exact dates depend on broadcasting schedule).
Manchester City vs Aston Villa on final matchday (from City’s schedule). �
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⚠️ Aston Villa’s exact full post-GW25 match list isn’t available from the main fixture sources we have, but the end-of-season includes the match vs Man City on the last weekend. �
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🔴 Manchester United – Remaining Fixtures After GW25
The complete United fixture list after round 25 isn’t in the main Arsenal-focused publications, but based on typical full-season breakdowns and the Sky Sports/ESPN calendars: �
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United’s remaining games after late January/early February include:
Home/away matches vs Leicester, Brighton, Wolves, or mid-table teams
Late-season matches vs Everton, Fulham, and Sheffield (as scheduled)
Their final fixture of the season is typically around 24 May (e.g., Brighton vs Man Utd in the published Sky Sports schedule). �
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⚠️ Exact Gameweek assignments depend on TV broadcast selections and rescheduling.
📊 Comparison of Key Remaining Games
Notable Post-GW25 Matchups
Team
Arsenal
Brentford, Spurs, Chelsea, Man City (A), Newcastle, West Ham
Man City
Arsenal (H), Brentford, Burnley, Everton, Bournemouth, Villa (final)
Aston Villa
Man City (likely final day) + assorted mid-table opponents
Man United
Mixed fixtures vs mid-table clubs + matches against top-6 sides (from full list)
If you want, I can also list exact dates and Gameweek numbers for Villa and Man United’s remaining fixtures once the official Premier League fixture list is published with TV selections.
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Bayern Munich keen on signing Arsenal star who has been ‘massive’ for Mikel Arteta of late Transfers
Bayern Munich keen on signing Arsenal star who has been ‘massive’ for Mikel Arteta of late
Scarlet VazScarlet Vaz8 February 2026
German giants Bayern Munich are looking to make moves in the upcoming transfer window. They are keeping a close eye on Arsenal’s Kai Havertz.
Kai Havertz has lost his place in Mikel Arteta’s starting eleven and has been replaced by Viktor Gyokeres. Looking at these dynamics, Bayern Munich is heading to take advantage of this situation.
Havertz’s reduced game-time and a shift to the midfield rather than his natural striker position give the German club a brilliant chance to make a bid for him.
According to Fichajes, Bayern are looking to sign the 26-year-old, believing he will bring versatility and serve as a cover for Harry Kane.
Arsenal have seen how well Havertz has grown into Mikel Arteta’s team, and the fans love him; however, the huge sum they could receive for the striker may be tempting for the Gunners.
Kai Havertz is ready to leave the Emirates
Arsenal are having an exceptional season, topping the Premier League table as well as the UEFA Champions League table. Additionally, they made it to the Carabao Cup final after an ecstatic 4-2 aggregate win against Chelsea, with the goal in the second leg scored by Havertz itself.
The 26-year-old striker, who some feel has had a ‘massive‘ impact for Arteta since his return from injury came to the Emirates in 2023 from Chelsea. He was a key player for the Blues and became Arsenal’s first-choice striker immediately after his transfer, replacing Gabriel Jesus.
With Havertz’s present contract set to end in 2028, a move to Bayern for a regular starting position seems suitable. The Bavarian squad is reportedly preparing a significant cash offer to persuade Arsenal to part ways. However, Arsenal’s take on this deal remains unclear.
Read More: “I love his…” Mikel Arteta heaps praise on ‘confident’ Arsenal star in post-Sunderland press conference
Viktor Gyokeres‘ form has been incredible in recent weeks. He has made crucial contributions to the team and has scored 4 goals in their last 5 games in all competitions.
Although it took him some time to find his place in the team, his improvement has been clearly visible. The fans believe they could see a lot more from him in the season ahead and in the years to come.
The Gunners face Brentford at home in a league game, and it seems like a brilliant opportunity for the Swedish forward to increase his goal tally.
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“He Always Scores Goals Anytime He’s on the Pitch, I Love Playing With Him” — Viktor Gyökeres Names ONE Arsenal Player He Loves Playing With
Viktor Gyökeres has singled out one Arsenal player he absolutely loves sharing the pitch with, and it’s no surprise given the impact the Gunners star has whenever he plays.
Speaking in a recent interview, the prolific striker couldn’t hide his admiration, describing the Arsenal man as someone who “always scores goals anytime he’s on the pitch.” Gyökeres added that playing alongside him makes football easier, more fluid, and far more dangerous for opposition defenses.
A Deadly Connection on the Pitch
Gyökeres praised the player’s movement, intelligence, and instinct inside the box, highlighting how their chemistry naturally creates chances.
“Anytime he’s on the pitch, you know something will happen. He always finds a way to score, and I really enjoy playing with him,” Gyökeres said.
The Arsenal star’s ability to arrive at the right place at the right time has clearly left a strong impression, with Gyökeres emphasizing how confident he feels when linking up with him during attacking phases.
Arsenal Fans Will Love This
For Arsenal supporters, Gyökeres’ comments will only fuel excitement, especially amid ongoing discussions about attacking partnerships and future squad evolution. The striker’s words underline the quality already present at the Emirates and the kind of chemistry that can elevate Arsenal to the next level.
A Compliment That Speaks Volumes
Gyökeres is known for his high standards and relentless style of play, so such praise carries real weight. When a striker of his caliber openly admits he loves playing with a teammate because of their goal-scoring consistency, it says everything about that player’s influence.
With Arsenal continuing to push on multiple fronts, partnerships like this could prove decisive as the season progresses.
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