Confirmed Arsenal XI vs Benfica as Aubameyang starts upfront and Tierney named among subs

Arsenal have named an unchanged team from the win over Leeds on Sunday as they face Benfica in the Europa League.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta saw his side produce a rampant performance against Marcelo Bielsa's team, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring an impressive hattrick as he continued his return to form.

Granit Xhaka and Dani Ceballos start alongside eachother in midfield again, whilst there is a place for Kieran Tierney on the bench following his return from injury.

There is no place for Reiss Nelson in the squad, with young goalkeeper Karl Hein taking his place among the substitutes alongside Mat Ryan.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Cedric, Gabriel, Luiz, Bellerin, Xhaka, Ceballos, Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe, Aubameyang

Subs: Ryan (GK), Hein (GK), Tierney, Laca, Willian, Holding, Pepe, Chambers, Mari, Elneny, Nketiah, Martinelli.