Mikel Arteta has explained why he has dropped Gabriel Martinelli, Thomas Partey and Rob Holding from Arsenal's starting line-up that will face Chelsea tonight. The Gunners are looking to return to the top of the Premier League table with a win at the Emirates Stadium.
The Blues come into the game without a win in their last five games under Frank Lampard and face a huge task trying to stop Arsenal from taking all three points tonight. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was handed a shock start against his former side tonight, but Arteta has made some big decisions with his own team selection.
Partey and Holding have come under criticism in recent weeks for their performances after Arsenal have not won in their last four fixtures. Manchester City moved above the Gunners in the race for the Premier League title after beating Fulham at the weekend following their 4-1 win against Arteta's side at the Etihad Stadium less than a week ago.
