Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Ipswich Town, Dowman starts

WHAT HAPPENED
Arsenal travel to Ipswich Town for a Carabao Cup third-round tie as they look to extend a six-match winning run across all competitions. Ahead of the fixture, EyeFootball reports manager Mikel Arteta is expected to rotate heavily, with as many as nine changes from the side that beat Sunderland.

The outlet proposes a 4-2-3-1 shape for the cup team and lists a largely different XI from recent Premier League selections, with cup regular Kepa Arrizabalaga set to replace David Raya in goal.

KEY CONTEXT
- The match is a third-round Carabao Cup away tie against Ipswich Town.
- Kepa Arrizabalaga has been Arsenal’s designated cup goalkeeper since last season, per the source.
- Arteta’s anticipated selection policy for this game involves substantial rotation, partly to rest regular starters and to cover the squad while Ben White is unavailable due to injury.

WHY IT MATTERS
Rotation in a cup tie offers minutes to fringe players and lets established starters rest, which can be important while managing form and workload during a busy spell. The reshuffle would also test defensive combinations and midfield partnerships away from the club’s usual first-choice personnel. How Arsenal’s rotated XI performs could influence selection decisions in upcoming matches.

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Arteta confirms a line-up approaching the nine changes cited by the source.
- The defensive setup, with Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori expected to be rested and Ben White sidelined by injury, and how the proposed pairing of Piero Hincapie and Ezri Konsa fares.
- The midfield duo and attacking balance if Martin Zubimendi is paired with Bruno Guimaraes and Max Dowman starts in the number 10 role.
- The effectiveness of the forward line with Viktor Gyokeres leading the attack alongside wide options Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke.

KEY FACTS
- Competition: Carabao Cup third round, away at Ipswich Town.
- Arsenal on a six-game winning run in all competitions.
- Predicted formation: 4-2-3-1.
- Kepa Arrizabalaga expected to start in goal in place of David Raya (cup goalkeeper since last season).
- Anticipated defensive choices: Marli Salmon (RB), Ezri Konsa (CB), Piero Hincapie (CB), Myles Lewis-Skelly (LB); Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori to be rested; Ben White injured.
- Midfield/attack: Martin Zubimendi and Bruno Guimaraes as pivot; Noni Madueke, Max Dowman, Eberechi Eze behind striker Viktor Gyokeres.