Martin Odegaard makes his first start for Arsenal against Leeds United in the Premier League at the Emirates.
The Norwegian has impressed in cameos against Manchester United and Aston Villa and is given his first start since signing on loan from Real Madrid in January.
He is joined in the starting XI by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabon striker has not started since the 3-0 victory over Newcastle last month after having to attend to a personal family issue.
He leads the line in place of Alexandre Lacazette, who is dropped despite a decent run of form.
Nicolas Pepe has is also dropped after showing signs of his best displays to date in an Arsenal shirt in recent matches.
This will be a blow for Pepe who would have wanted to make amends after being sent off against Marcelo Bielsa's side earlier this season.
Dani Ceballos is also back in the team after a long injury layoff.
He comes in the side in place of the injured Thomas Partey, who football.london understand could be out for up to two weeks after sustaining another muscle injury during the defeat to Aston Villa.
Cedric Soares also continues at left back for Arsenal with Kieran Tierney also still out injured. The Gunners are hoping to have the Scottish international back in full training next week.
Bernd Leno also makes his return to the side after being suspended for the defeat to Aston Villa last week following a red card in the game against Wolves. Mat Ryan drops to the bench, with Runar Alex Runarsson not involved.
David Luiz is also brought back in following his own dismissal at Molineux with Rob Holding missing out in the fifth and final change from Mikel Arteta.
Full Arsenal starting XI: Leno; Bellerin, Gabriel, Luiz, Cedric; Ceballos, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Aubameyang.
