DC: Per Mertesacker
Likely to be named Arsenal captain for this game, Per Mertesacker is an experienced member of the side and set to be a key player for the team in defence.
DC: Laurent Koscielny
First choice to partner Mertesacker, Laurent Koscielny is in line to start this game as another old head in this Gunners side.
MC: Francis Coquelin
Ahead of Mikel Arteta in the pecking order, French starlet Francis Coquelin is another promising talent who could really shine for the club this season.
MC: Santi Cazorla
In that deeper midfield role that he played last season, Santi Cazorla starts alongside Coquelin in the middle of the park.