The excellent team the Gunners can field following Welbeck’s arrival.
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Arsenal got their striker on transfer deadline day, with the Gunners confirming the 11th hour capture of striker Danny Welbeck from Premier League rivals Manchester United for a fee of around £16 million.
Welbeck is likely to replace the stricken Olivier Giroud in this superb Arsenal XI:
GK) Wojciech Szczesny
The Polish international is still awaiting a challenge from David Ospina for his number one shirt at the Emirates Stadium.
RB) Mathieu Debuchy
New boy Mathieu Debuchy has started well since arriving from Newcastle United this summer.
CB) Laurent Koscielny
French international centre back Koscielny has become a key part of Arsene Wenger’s team at the Emirates Stadium.
CB) Per Mertesacker
Towering German international Per Mertesacker has formed a superb partnership with Koscielny.
LB) Kieran Gibbs
Left back Kieran Gibbs is an excellent option for Arsene Wenger when he is fully fit.
CM) Mikel Arteta
The new Arsenal captain is the club’s primary option in the holding midfield position.
CM) Aaron Ramsey
Industrious midfielder Aaron Ramsey has become a goalscoring sensation for Arsenal in the last 12 months.
ARM) Theo Walcott
Speedster Theo Walcott should return to the Arsenal XI when he returns from the serious injury sustained against rivals Spurs in January.
ACM) Mesut Ozil
Record signing Mesut Ozil will be grateful for another attacking option to pick out with his pinpoint passes.
ALM) Alexis Sanchez
Is starting to performer following his big summer move from Barcelona, scoring for the Gunners in successive games.
SC) Danny Welbeck
Danny Welbeck will hope to quickly settle into the lone striking role after signing from Manchester United for £16m on transfer deadline day.