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Arsenal team news vs Wolves as Martinelli starts but Smith Rowe and Tomiyasu miss out

Gabriel Martinelli returns to the starting line up for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.

The Brazilian was suspended after being sent off for two yellow cards in quick succession in the reverse fixture at Molineux two weeks ago, but returns to Mikel Arteta's side tonight.

The Gunners go into the crucial top four clash without Emile Smith Rowe to call on, with the England international out of the squad entirely.

There is also no Takehiro Tomiyasu in the group for this evening's game, with Cedric Soares continuing his run in the team at right back.

There is still no place in the starting XI for Nicolas Pepe, who is on the bench again, but with Smith Rowe not involved the Ivorian will be hoping to make an impact off the bench.

There is also a place among the substitutes for the first time for Hale End youngster Zak Swanson. The right back is joined by fellow under-23 star Omari Hutchinson who makes the squad yet again as a reward for his fine performances for Kevin Betsy's side.

Arsenal starting XI vs Wolves - Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Lacazette

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