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TEAM NEWS: Three at the back

Laurent Koscielny
Laurent Koscielny

Arsene Wenger has opted to line up with three at the back for tonight’s game at Middlesbrough.

There are six changes in total, with Petr Cech starting in goal ahead of Emi Martinez.

There’s also a return for Laurent Koscielny, who lines up in the defence alongside Gabriel and Rob Holding.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain starts on the right with Nacho Monreal on the left flank. Aaron Ramsey and Granit Xhaka will pair up in central midfield.

Olivier Giroud is set to spearhead the attack, supported by Mesut Ozil and Alexis.


Arsenal team: Cech, Gabriel, Koscielny, Holding, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ramsey, Xhaka, Monreal, Ozil, Alexis, Giroud

Arsenal substitutes: Martinez, Bellerin, Gibbs, Coquelin, Elneny, Iwobi, Walcott