Arsenal confirmed starting XI vs Crystal Palace as Gabriel stays on bench and Tomiyasu comes in
Mikel Arteta has confirmed his starting XI for the Arsenal's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Takehiro Tomiyasu comes in to replace Jurrien Timber in the only change from Arsenal's opening day victory against Nottingham Forest. The Japan international is preferred to Oleksandr Zinchenko who is only on the bench.
Joining the Ukrainian on the bench is Gabriel who has been linked with a move away to Saudi Arabia this week. The Brazilian is left out as Ben White and William Saliba continue at centre back.
Aaron Ramsdale meanwhile continues between the sticks for Arsenal for now. David Raya is on the bench for the first time for the Gunners.
In midfield it's a trio of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard. Up front meanwhile it's the same three of Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka, the latter two of whom will be looking to make it two goals in two.
Arsenal confirmed XI vs Crystal Palace — Ramsdale; Partey, White, Saliba, Tomiyasu; Rice, Havertz, Odegaard; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli.
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