CM: Jack Wilshere
Another good opportunity for the injury-ravaged playmaker to get some much-needed game time, especially against ‘lesser’ opposition.
CM: Mathieu Flamini
The experienced Frenchman will act as the midfield anchor, protecting his back four from any counterattacks from the visitors.
LF: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
A great chance for the young England tyro to step up his fitness levels after his long recent layoff with a knee injury and prove to his manager that he is now worth a start in the Premier League.
RF: Tomas Rosicky
The influential Czech Republic playmaker will come in from the right-hand touchline kin support of the front two.