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Chris Wheatley

Confirmed Arsenal XI vs Tottenham as Emile Smith Rowe and Cedric start and Aubameyang makes the bench

Emile Smith Rowe returns to the Arsenal starting line-up for the north London Derby against Tottenham.

The 21-year-old midfielder has not featured in recent weeks due to injury but comes back into the team for the crucial match at Emirates Stadium.

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David Luiz continues his partnership at centre back with Gabriel after the European win over Olympiacos on Thursday.

Cedric Soares comes in for Hector Bellerin, while in midfield Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey feature once again.

Martin Odegaard, who was named Norway captain earlier in the week, starts in midfield alongside Bukayo Saka.

Gunners captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is on the bench, with Alexandre Lacazette replacing him.

There is no place for Gabriel Martinelli in the squad and football.london understands that the youngster is not carrying an injury.

Confirmed Arsenal XI: Leno, Cedric, Luiz, Gabriel, Tierney, Xhaka, Partey, Odegaard, Saka, Smith Rowe, Lacazette

Subs: Ryan, Bellerin, Chambers, Holding, Elneny, Ceballos, Willian, Pepe, Aubameyang.

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