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Chris Wheatley

Confirmed Arsenal XI vs Rapid Vienna - Pablo Mari makes first start of the season

Pablo Mari has been handed a start for Arsenal in their match against Rapid Vienna in the Europa League.

The Spaniard signed on loan from Flamengo in January and since signing a permanent contract, sustained an ankle injury which has seen him spend the past few months on the sidelines.

Mari required surgery on his ankle but after playing in a couple of Under-23's games he's been given a chance to impress for the Gunners who have already secured qualification to the round of 32.

Cedric Soares starts in defence alongside Shkodran Mustafi and Mari, while Mohamed Elneny and Sead Kolasinac return to action after testing positive for COVID-19 on international duty.

Alexandre Lacazette leads the line upfront with Eddie Nketiah while Reiss Nelson and Nicolas Pepe continue in attack.

Arsenal can secure top spot in the Europa League if they draw or win against Rapid Vienna.

Arsenal XI vs Rapid Vienna: Runarsson, Cedric, Mustafi, Mari, Kolasinac, Maitland-Niles, Nelson, Pepe, Elneny, Nketiah, Lacazette

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