Arsene Wenger has shocked a few fans by opting to start Ainsley Maitland-Niles as the left-back, ahead of the more natural and experienced Sead Kolasinac.
Arsenal fans are in for a surprise, with Wenger opting to keep Sead Kolasinac on the bench and rewarding Ainsley Maitland-Niles for his recent displays. The latter is part of a back-four, with Nacho Monreal pairing up with Laurent Koscielny in central defence.
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Alex Iwobi starts alongside the likes of Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, with Alexandre Lacazette leading the line.