Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is expected to recall Lucas Torreira and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace after they were rested for the FA Cup win over Leeds United.
The pair have been two of the standout performers since Arteta was appointed last month and have really caught the eye.
Aubameyang should return to form part of a front four that also contains Alexandre Lacazette, Mesut Ozil and Nicolas Pepe - although Reiss Nelson is pushing to start after scoring the winner against Leeds.
Torreira’s comeback will see him reunited with Granit Xhaka, who has looked at his best in midfield when partnered with the Uruguayan.
In defence, Hector Bellerin is likely to still be short on fitness as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
As a result, Ainsley Maitland-Niles should start at right-back, with David Luiz and Sokratis the centre-backs and Sead Kolasinac on the left.
In goal, Bernd Leno will take back his place after Emiliano Martinez started and kept a clean sheet against Leeds.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Luiz, Kolasinac; Torreira, Xhaka; Pepe, Ozil, Aubameyang; Lacazette.
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