Gabriel Jesus makes his first start for Arsenal in four months in their Europa League last 16 second-leg clash with Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium. The Brazilian made his return to action during Sunday's 3-0 win over Fulham and is back in the starting XI for tonight's match.
It's part of a strong Arsenal starting XI that sees Aaron Ramsdale, William Saliba, Gabriel, Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Martinelli all start. There is no place in the side for Kieran Tierney however, who misses out yet again despite being available after missing the first leg with illness.
Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard are both rested by Mikel Arteta, with an eye on Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. They're replaced in the team by Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson.
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That means Emile Smith Rowe is on the bench yet again as he continues to make his comeback from a five-month absence with injury. Goalkeeper James Hillson is the only academy player on what appears to be a strong Gunners bench.
Arsenal confirmed starting XI vs Sporting CP - Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Jorginho, Xhaka, Vieira; Nelson, Jesus, Martinelli.
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