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Chris Wheatley

Confirmed Arsenal XI vs Tottenham as Bukayo Saka returns, Takehiro Tomiyasu starts at left-back

Bukayo Saka returns to the Arsenal line-up for the biggest North London Derby in over a decade. The Gunners can secure Champions League football next season with a win against their arch-rivals.

Saka is back from injury while Ben White is named among the substitutes, with Eddie Nketiah continuing upfront after a rich vein of form.

Cedric Soares starts at right back again with Takehiro Tomiyasu filling in for the injured Kieran Tierney at left-back.

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In midfield, Mohamed Elneny partners Granit Xhaka while Martin Odegaard, Saka and Gabriel Martinelli supporter Nketiah in attack.

Mikel Arteta has named a strong substitutes bench with the likes of Nicolas Pepe, Emile Smith Rowe and Alexandre Lacazette all available for the Spaniard to choose from if needed.

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Cedric, Gabriel, Holding, Tomiyasu, Elneny, Xhaka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Saka, Nketiah.

Subs: Leno, Tavares, Swanson, White, Sambi Lokonga, Patino, Smith Rowe, Pepe, Lacazette

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