Arsenal predicted XI
Liverpool could beat Arsenal and Man City to potential £74m forward in January
Liverpool could beat Arsenal and Man City to potential £74m forward in January
In a move that could see them skip out the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion, Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign an impressive South American wonderkid.
Van Dijk: It’s “clear” Liverpool must improve
Returning from the international break looking to return to winning ways for the first time in three games, against rivals Manchester United no less, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted that the Reds must improve.
The Dutchman also praised the Red Devils, sending a warning to the rest of his teammates about the threat that they pose even after getting off to a difficult start to the campaign, themselves.
“It’s pretty clear that we have to improve, offensively, defensively, in possession, set-pieces but the matter of fact that in total, we won seven out of 10 and we still have so much to improve.
“You can put it the other way and put into perspective that if we improve those things, it could be a very special season. We know how the world works, we know there’s a lot of noise, analysis on certain things, it’s down to us to focus on the target ahead.”
For Arne Slot, it’s an unfamiliar position.
The Dutchman only knows winning ways in Merseyside after securing the Premier League title in his debut campaign last time out. Now, for the first time, the pressure is on him to turn Liverpool’s £400m summer spending spree into a side capable of defending that title.
Anfield chiefs rarely panic on that front, however, and will instead have their sights set on further improvements.
After smashing their transfer record twice in the summer to welcome Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes have reportedly shifted their focus towards a wonderkid.
Liverpool join Ian Subiabre race
As reported by The Boot Room’s Graeme Bailey, Liverpool have now joined the race to sign Ian Subiabre alongside Arsenal, Manchester City and a number of other Premier League rivals.
The youngster is one of the most promising stars that South American football has to offer, and is reportedly ready to move on from River Plate in 2026.
“To be fair to him and his family, I am told that he has not been pushing to leave early, despite seeing many of his contemporaries moving on,” said Bailey.
“Speaking to scouts and clubs, the belief is now that we see Subiabre move in 2026. It is likely in the summer, but don’t be surprised if someone gets a deal done in January.”
Described as a “direct dribbler” by analyst Ben Mattinson, Subiabre would be an excellent coup for Liverpool, especially in January if a winter move does indeed become possible.
Whether it’s been those at Anfield in the case of Alexis Mac Allister or Chelsea with Moises Caicedo, a number of top Premier League sides have missed out on bargain deals for South American stars before paying a premium price to the likes of Brighton to secure those same players.

The Reds could now skip that step by landing a repeat of Man City’s Claudio Echeverri deal for Subiabre next year.
While Subiabre’s deal is due to expire at the end of 2026, reports from his homeland suggest the 18-year-old is actually ready to renew his deal until 2028 — giving River Plate the chance to recuperate a larger fee for him.
This proposed fresh contract, if officially announced, would include a whopping £74 million release clause.
Liverpool will be praying this isn’t the case, and Subiabre pulls a ‘Trent’ by running his current deal down.
If not, Slot’s side would have to fork out much more money for the Argentine, albeit maybe not as high as the clause.
Arsenal predicted XI
Here’s a preview of Arsenal vs Wolves (Premier League — 13 Dec 2025) with head-to-head context plus the most credible predicted starting XIs based on latest team news & reports:
🔎 Head-to-Head Context
Arsenal have dominated this fixture recently — winning their last eight league meetings and keeping multiple clean sheets.
Wolves are struggling this season, with a long run of losses and one of the weakest goalscoring records in the division.
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🔮 Predicted Line-Ups (Probable Starting XIs)
📍 Arsenal – Likely 4-3-3
Formation: 4-3-3
GK: David Raya
Defence: Ben White, Piero Hincapié, Jurrien Timber, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Midfield: Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi
Attack: Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres
➡️ Notes: Timber is expected to return in defence; Riccardo Calafiori is suspended, and players like William Saliba and Trossard remain doubtful/injured.
Tactical Outlook: Arsenal will likely set up with control in midfield (Rice, Ødegaard) and pace in wide areas (Saka, Eze), looking to exploit Wolves on transitions.
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⚽ Wolves – Likely 3-5-2 / 3-4-2-1
Formation: 3-5-2 (or slight variation)
GK: Sam Johnstone
Defence: Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Toti Gomes, David Møller Wolfe
Midfield: Ki-Jana Hoever, André, Ladislav Krejčí, David Moeller Wolfe, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
Attack: John Arias, Jørgen Strand Larsen
➡️ Notes: Wolves could be without some players through injury or suspension; attacking threat is likely to come from Larsen and Arias with support from wing-midfield.
Tactical Outlook: Wolves may look to stay compact and hit on the break, but recent form suggests limited offensive output.
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🧠 Key Tactics & Match-Up Themes
🔥 Arsenal
Expected to control possession and build through midfield.
Creative influence from Ødegaard and Eze to unlock the Wolves defence.
Saka and Gyokeres/attackers aim to exploit spaces behind a deep Wolves backline.
❗ Wolves
Likely to sit deeper and rely on quick transitions.
Defensive solidity will be key, but scoring opportunities are expected to be limited against Arsenal’s strong defensive record.
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📊 Summary Prediction
Most previews favor an Arsenal home win, given the recent head-to-head dominance and Wolves’ ongoing struggles. Arsenal’s defensive stability and attacking variety make them strong favorites.
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If you’d like, I can also provide a minute-by-minute tactical breakdown or best XI with bench/subs based on likely availability!
Arsenal predicted XI
Here’s a preview — predicted lineups and head-to-head — ahead of the Arsenal vs Club Brugge clash
Here’s a preview — predicted lineups and head-to-head — ahead of the Arsenal vs Club Brugge clash.
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🔎 Head-to-Head / Context
According to recent sources, this will be the first competitive meeting between Arsenal and Club Brugge.
Historically, Club Brugge have struggled against English clubs, having won just 1 of their previous 18 encounters with English opponents (with many draws and losses).
In this season’s group stage: Arsenal are flying — undefeated (5 wins), with a strong goalscoring record and only 1 conceded.
Conversely, Club Brugge have had a rocky time: several losses in their last matches and defensive frailties shown in the Champions League.
Bottom line: given form, history, and squad strength — Arsenal go into this as clear favourites.
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🧑🤝🧑 Likely / Predicted Lineups
Here are the lineups most media expect for this match. Keep in mind injuries and rotation could affect final XI.
Club Brugge (likely 4-2-3-1)
GK: Van den Heuvel
Defence: Hugo Siquet, Joel Ordóñez, Brandon Mechele, Joaquín Seys
Midfield (double-pivot): Aleksandar Stanković, Raphael Onyedika
Attack-mid trio / wingers: Carløs Forbs, Hans Vanaken, Christos Tzolis
Striker: Nicolò Tresoldi
Arsenal (likely 4-3-3 / 4-2-3-1 depending on rotation)
GK: David Raya
Defence: Ben White, Jurriën Timber, Piero Hincapié, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Midfield: Martín Ødegaard, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice (or Mikel Merino, depending on rotation)
Attack (front three): Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and either Viktor Gyokeres or a rotated / alternate forward depending on fitness decisions.
One preview goes even further — projecting Saka, Martinelli and Merino in advanced roles behind Gyokeres, as part of a rotated refresh given recent heavy fixture load.
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✅ What It Means & What to Watch
Arsenal entering with full confidence: form, defence, and squad depth suggest they can dominate.
Club Brugge — though at home — may struggle defensively if Arsenal exploit spaces; their double-pivot may need to be compact.
Key duel: Arsenal’s attacking pace & wing play (especially Saka / Martinelli) vs Brugge’s full-backs + recovery speed.
Potential for rotation: Arsenal could rotate some midfield/attack given fixture congestion — meaning we might see some surprises in final lineup.
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If you like — I can give 3 match-scenarios predictions (e.g. 3–0, 2–1, 1–1) with expected scorers + lineup variations.
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