Tue Apr 29 18:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Arsenal Make Two Changes for Crucial Champions League Clash Against PSG

**London, England** – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has announced two changes to his starting XI for tonight’s highly anticipated Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino return to the starting lineup after missing the last game, a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. Merino’s return is particularly significant, as he replaces the suspended Thomas Partey after recovering from injury. Saka’s inclusion sees Raheem Sterling drop to the bench.

Saka’s return is a boost for Arsenal, given his impressive Champions League record: nine goals and six assists in just 16 appearances across his first two seasons. Meanwhile, Ben White is also back in the squad after missing the Palace game. Leandro Trossard is expected to lead the Arsenal attack after scoring three goals in his last two matches.

In contrast, PSG manager Luis Enrique has opted for an unchanged lineup from the team that lost their first Ligue 1 game of the season against Nice on Friday. This means a potent attacking trio of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue, and Ousmane Dembele, who boasts 32 goals in 44 appearances this season, will start for the French champions.

The full starting lineups are:

**Arsenal:** Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Merino; Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli; Trossard.

**PSG:** Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Vitinha, Ruiz, Neves; Doue, Kvaratskhelia, Dembele.

The match promises to be a captivating encounter, and fans can find pre-match analysis and statistics on Arsenal’s official website.

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