Mikel Arteta has recalled both Ethan Nwaneri and Raheem Sterling for our trip to Leicester City in the early Saturday kick off.
They are the only two changes from our last starting line up, more than a week ago, against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup. The two to make way are Gabriel Martinelli, who was taken off with a hamstring injury during that semi-final defeat, and Kai Havertz, who also sustained a hamstring injury during our recent training camp in Dubai.
Speaking shortly before kick-off, the manager said of Nwaneri: "He has competed and played really well with and without pressure, with no expectations. That's him, it's in his nature. He'll play with no fear, take initiative and make it happen."
Ben White, who hasn’t featured since facing Chelsea away in November, has recovered from his knee injury and takes his place among the substitutes. He missed 21 games during his lay off.
Leicester City lost 2-1 to Manchester United last time out in the FA Cup, and have made two changes for this game.
Jamie Vardy returns from injury to start up front, with Victor Kristiansen also fit to start. James Justin - who netted twice in the reverse fixture - is also in the line up.
Former Gunners youth forward Stephy Mavididi is among the subs.
Line-ups
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Sterling, Trossard.
Subs: Neto, Calafiori, Zinchenko, Tierney, Kiwior, White, Jorginho, Merino, Butler-Oyedeji.
Leicester: Hermansen, Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen, Ndidi, El Khannouss, De Cordova-Reid, Ayew, Soumare, Vardy.
Subs: Stolarczyk, Coady, Coulibaly, Winks, Mavididi, Skipp, Buonanotte, Daka, Vestergaard.
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