DC: Per Mertesacker
Another player who needs a performance after a poor showing in the Stoke defeat, Per Mertesacker has to start due to a shortage of options, and should captain the side.
DC: Calum Chambers
With Laurent Koscielny still something of a doubt after missing the 3-2 loss at the Britannia Stadium, Calum Chambers will be given another game at centre-back.