Arsenal Starting XI vs Ipswich Town: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Arsenal Starting XI vs Ipswich Town: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup Arsenal Predicted XI vs Ipswich as Mikel Arteta Weighs Rotation Calls Arsenal have opened the season properly, five wins from five in all competitions, and that gives Mikel Arteta room to manage the squad rather than chase minutes for the sake of it. At Portman Road, rotation looks likely. The schedule is already busy and this is the sort of night when depth matters. Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to start in goal, with David Raya likely rested. That is straightforward enough. More interesting is the back line, where Arsenal are short of clean options. Ben White is a concern after coming off against Sunderland, and William Saliba is out injured. Jurrien Timber has only recently returned, but this could be the right moment to start him and build rhythm. Arsenal predicted XI The expected side is: Kepa; Timber, Konsa, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Guimaraes; Madueke, Merino, Eze; Gyokeres. If Cristhian Mosquera does not recover from his muscle problem, Piero Hincapie looks the obvious answer at centre-back. Myles Lewis-Skelly may then slide across to left-back. It is practical, not glamorous, but cup ties often come down to practicality. Photo IMAGO Midfield changes Arteta could make Martin Zubimendi should get his chance after limited involvement so far. Mikel Merino is also in line to feature, while Bruno Guimaraes may get valuable minutes as he works back towards full sharpness after a couple of minor issues. Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard are among those who could be spared. Portman Road chance for Gyokeres Further forward, Noni Madueke is tipped to replace Bukayo Saka on the right, while Eze is the natural option on the opposite flank. That would likely leave Max Dowman on the bench. Viktor Gyokeres should lead the line, and Arsenal need more from him. This is a decent opportunity to get a goal, settle him down and move the early-season conversation on. Kick-off is 8pm BST on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Portman Road. Arsenal arrive in form. Arteta now has a chance to show how much he trusts the squad behind the regular starters.