Sambi Lokonga has been handed his first start of the season in tonight’s clash against Aston Villa, as the one change to Mikel Arteta’s line-up.
The Belgian comes in for Mohamed Elneny in the heart of midfield who has injured a hamstring, with Sambi’s spot on the bench taken by under-21s captain Matt Smith, who along with Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos is awaiting a first outing in our colours - find out more about Smith.
Steven Gerrard meanwhile has made four changes to his team that lost 1-0 to West Ham United on the weekend, with Philippe Coutinho only fit enough for the bench after limping off in that game.