On the eve of Arsenal’s Europa League second-leg tie with Ostersund, Arsene Wenger revealed to the media that David Ospina will start Thursday’s game and Sunday’s League Cup Final against Manchester City.
Ospina, who is valued at £4.5 million by Transfermarkt, has been the Gunners first-choice stopper in all cup competitions this season and has produced some fairly impressive performances.
Petr Cech, Arsenal’s chosen ‘keeper in the league has been the subject of much fan and media scrutiny in recent weeks, especially after his performance in a defeat at Swansea, where he was at direct fault for the South Wales sides’ winning goal.
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Ospina’s stock could continue to rise if he performs well in Sunday’s League Cup Final clash with Manchester City, with both teams desperate to secure the first silverware up for grabs this season.
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