Gabriel makes his first Arsenal start in nearly two months but Declan Rice misses out on the Gunners’ matchday squad against Aston Villa in a huge Premier League showdown at Emirates Stadium.
The Brazilian defender made his comeback as a late substitute in Saturday’s 2-1 win against Brighton and his return to fitness is a major boost for Mikel Arteta, who also welcomes back Jurrien Timber after the Dutchman was missing against the Seagulls.
