Nicolas Pepe starts in attack for Arsenal in their crucial Europa League semi-final first leg against Villarreal.
The Ivorian winger is expected to feature in a false nine role for the Gunners as they face former head coach Unai Emery's side.
Calum Chambers, Rob Holding and Pablo Mari make up the backline, with Granit Xhaka continuing at left-back.
Thomas Partey and Dani Ceballos are the two central midfielders, while Emile Smith Rowe an Martin Odegaard start in attack
The substitutes bench includes captain Pierre-Emerick Aubmeyang, who returns to the squad after recovering from malaria.
However, there is no place for Alexandre Lacazette and Kieran Tierney despite manager Mikel Arteta revealing before the game that they would be in contention to feature.
Arsenal XI vs Villarreal: Leno, Chambers, Holding, Mari, Saka, Xhaka, Partey, Ceballos, Smith Rowe, Odegaard, Pepe
Subs: Ryan, Okonkwo, Bellerin, Gabriel, Willian, Aubameyang, Cedric, Luiz, Nelson, Elneny, Nketiah, Martinelli
