Arsenal Confirmed Lineup vs Chelsea: Ozil returns; Koscielny replaced by Holding

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on December 28, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger has made three changes to the side that drew against West Bromwich Albion last weekend as Arsenal prepare to host Chelsea at the Emirates.

Mesut Ozil is the biggest name returning to the starting lineup after recovering from a knee injury. The German playmaker has replaced Alex Iwobi, who returns to the bench. Sead Kolasinac and Laurent Koscielny are the major absentees after picking up injuries over the weekend.

The duo have been replaced by Rob Holding and Ainsley Maitland-Niles in the back-three and left wing-back respectively. Petr Cech continues as the designated Premier League goalkeeper.

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