Arsenal host Kairat at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday as they aim to secure top spot in the Champions League group stage.
The Gunners have moved through a flawless European campaign but seek a response to their weekend league defeat. Mikel Arteta’s side remains top of the Champions League table with seven wins from seven. A single point tonight would guarantee the higher seeding for the knockout stages. Despite wholesale changes, the North Londoners are strong favourites to maintain their perfect record.
Arsenal team news
Mikel Arteta manages a squad hit by defensive niggles and midfield suspensions. Notably, William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are ruled out to ensure they are fit for the weekend. Declan Rice and Mikel Merino will also sit this one out due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Consequently, the manager will rotate heavily against the bottom-placed Kazakh side.
Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to start in goal, affording David Raya a rare rest. Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie should form the central defensive partnership in Saliba’s absence. In midfield, Christian Norgaard and Eberechi Eze are likely to feature alongside captain Martin Odegaard. Viktor Gyokeres is expected to lead the attack after Gabriel Jesus started against Manchester United.
Arsenal predicted lineup
Arsenal predicted XI: Kepa; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Norgaard, Eze; Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli
When will the match kick off?
The Champions League league-phase fixture takes place at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Arsenal vs Kairat?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 7. Coverage begins at 19:30 GMT on both television and the discovery+ app.
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