CM: Mathieu Flamini
Flamini has stepped into the breach in Coquelin’s absence, and has performed well enough to prevent anyone from panicking.
CM: Aaron Ramsey
The Welshman showed last week how pivotal he can be in his favoured midfield role, and will be expected to cause City all manner of problems.
RAM: Theo Walcott
Also recently returned from injury, he and Bellerin will be a difficult proposition out on the right.
CAM: Mesut Ozil
Ozil will be chief creator in Sanchez’s absence.
LAM: Joel Campbell
Campbell will likely get the nod over Oxlade-Chamberlain thanks to his fine form recently.
ST: Olivier Giroud
Giroud is currently enjoying a real purple patch and if given half the chance will punish City.
