Emile Smith Rowe starts for Arsenal in their Boxing Day clash against Chelsea at Emirates Stadium.
The creative midfielder makes his first league start of the season while Gabriel Martinelli retains his place in the side after playing against Manchester City in midweek.
David Luiz and Willian miss out as they feel unwell, although they have tested negative for COVID,while Gabriel has been ruled out for the next three games after coming into close contact with someone who has COVID.
Arsenal XI vs Chelsea: Leno, Bellerin, Holding, Mari, Tierney, Elneny, Xhaka, Smith Rowe, Martinelli, Lacazette, Saka
