Arsene Wenger has recalled Petr Cech and Mesut Ozil to his side for the game against Southampton.
The boss makes seven changes in total, with Francis Coquelin replaced by Mathieu Flamini in midfield. Meanwhile, Gabriel starts alongside Laurent Koscielny in an unchanged central-defensive partnership.
Joel Campbell is named on the wing and Aaron Ramsey is included in the starting XI, along with Alexis and Ozil.
Arsenal starting XI: Cech, Bellerin, Koscielny, Gabriel, Monreal, Flamini, Ramsey, Campbell, Ozil, Alexis, Giroud
Arsenal substitutes: Ospina, Chambers, Mertesacker, Gibbs, Coquelin, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Walcott
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