CM: Mikel Arteta – The Spaniard will be looked upon to control the game’s flow and dictate the pace and how Arsenal best use possession.
CM: Mathieu Flamini – Flamini will likely be recalled to the starting line up to make sure Arsenal have a strong base in the middle, with the Frenchman doing most of the dirty work.
CAM: Santi Cazorla – With the amount of injuries currently blighting the squad Cazorla will be given the green light to be the creative force just behind the strikers.