Arsenal v Basel – Probable lineups and injury news

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Arsenal take on FC Basel in their second UEFA Champions League group stage game of the season.

The Gunners came away from Paris with a hard earned point following a 1-1 draw with PSG and sit at the top of Group A.

Arsene Wenger will have a decision to make in midfield following the injury to Francis Coquelin. The in-form Switzerland international Granit Xhaka is expected to step in.

Arsenal will also be without striker Olivier Giroud after being sent off in the Gunners first Group A game. Alexis Sanchez is in-line to retain his place up-front following an impressive display against Chelsea on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Aaron Ramsey is still unavailable for selection following an injury he suffered early on in the season.

The Gunners go into the game on the back of three consecutive wins in the Premier League including a 3-0 victory over rivals Chelsea.

Arsenal probable lineup: Cech; Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Xhaka, Cazorla; Alexis, Ozil, Walcott; Perez

FC Basel probable lineup: Vaclik; Lang, Suchy, Balanta, Traore; Xhaka; Bjanrason, Zuffi, Delgado, Steffen; Janko

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