Morning all. With neither Monreal or Kolasinac declared fit, Xhaka carried on where he left off on Monday night, at left back. Lichtsteiner gave Bellerin a rest and Sokratis returned to the defence giving Mustafi the chance to sit and watch on from the bench. As did Ozil, Lacazette, Iwobi, Torreira, Martinez and Jenkinson. The latter being a surprise inclusion but perhaps he’s just another who has been improving under Emery and the Spaniard feels he’s ready to play again. The League Cup fixture next week maybe. Welbeck returned to the side as did Ramsey who was handed the captains armband, and Elneny. Mkhitaryan was on the pitch too but I don’t think he had a night to remember. Win...
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