DC: Per Mertesacker
Captain of the side in Mikel Arteta’s absence, Per Mertesacker keeps his place in the Arsenal defence.
DC: Laurent Koscielny
Another important member of the Gunners’ back four, Laurent Koscielny lines up alongside Mertesacker in this XI.
MC: Asier Illarramendi
A new signing in midfield to replace Francis Coquelin after a poor game against Crystal Palace last week, Asier Illarramendi should prove an upgrade if he leaves Real Madrid and chooses Arsenal over Liverpool.
MC: Adrien Rabiot
Another potential addition as he looks set to leave PSG, Adrien Rabiot could be brought in and made first choice alongside Illarramendi in this strong midfield pairing for Arsenal.
