Arsenal legends Patrick Vieira and Cesc Fabregas have agreed in their verdict of Jakub Kiwior as Mikel Arteta hands the defender his first Premier League start. The Gunners are hoping to return to the top of the Premier League table with a win against a struggling Chelsea side at the Emirates Stadium.
Kiwior replaced Rob Holding in the starting XI as Arteta made three changes to his first team, with Leandro Trossard and Jorginho coming in for Gabriel Martinelli and Thomas Partey. William Saliba is still sidelined with a back injury as he struggles in his recovery.
The Frenchman has been absent since Arsenal suffered a shock exit from the Europa League following a penalty shootout defeat against Sporting CP. Kiwior was signed in the January transfer window after completing a £17.5million move to north London from Spezia.