Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Gabriel Martinelli and Nicolas Pepe start in attack for Arsenal in their FA C up match against Newcastle.
The Gunners are looking to retain the trophy that manager Mikel Arteta won in his first few months in charge and the Spaniard has named a strong team as his side begin the defence of the cup.
David Luiz comes into the defence to partner Pablo Mari, while Mohamed Elneny and Joe Willock partner eachother in central midfield.
football.london revealed that Arsenal medics had targeted the Newcastle match as a possibility for Thomas Partey's return to the squad, but he misses out altogether as the Gunners continue to be cautious with his recovery.
Arsenal XI: Leno, Cedric Soares, David Luiz, Pablo Mari, Tierney, Elneny, Willock, Pepe, Willian, Martinelli, Aubameyang.
