Mikel Arteta has made two changes to his side for tonight’s top-of-the-table clash against Aston Villa, with Gabriel and Jurrien Timber back in our backline - and two players returning from injury on the bench.
The Brazilian defender made his long-awaited comeback after a thigh injury sustained in last month’s international break as a sub in our 2-1 win against Brighton & Hove Albion, but tonight he is in the heart of our defence alongside his usual partner William Saliba.
Piero Hincapie keeps his place and shuffles over to left-back, while Timber also returns after missing the game against the Seagulls with a knock.