Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been handed a starting role for Arsenal in their 2024 Emirates Cup clash against Lyon on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium.
In contrast, Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah will start on the bench for Lyon. Nuamah, who has been a rising star, will have to wait for his chance to make an impact in this clash.
English-Ghanaian striker Eddie Nketiah, who is rumored to be on the verge of a transfer to Marseille, will also begin the match as a substitute for Arsenal.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has introduced four changes to his squad following their impressive 4-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
Jorginho, Fabio Vieira, Gabriel Jesus, and Leandro Trossard are out, making way for Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli.
On the Lyon side, former Arsenal player Ainsley Maitland-Niles makes a notable return to the Emirates Stadium, adding an intriguing subplot to the encounter.
The game kicks of at 1 pm.
Arsenal: Raya, White, Gabriel, Saliba, Zinchenko, Rice, Partey, Odegaard, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Subs: Ramsdale, Setford, Kiwior, Calafiori, Heaven, Nichols, Jorginho, Lewis-Skelly, Nelson, Nwaneri, Trossard, Jesus, Nketiah.
Lyon: Perri, Caqueret, Tolisso, Abner, Benrahma, Niakhate, Mata, Matic, Caleta-Car, Mikautadze, Maitland-Niles.
Subs: Lopes, Tagliafico, Balde, Orban, Lima Silva, Kumbedi, Sarr, Mangala, Bengui, Diawara, Nuamah.
