
Arsenal face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on New Year's Day, but the Gunners will do so without the man that scored winners both home and away against the Bees last season.
Kai Havertz was a shock omission from the squad given his importance in the wake of Bukayo Saka's long term injury. The german's scored 12 goals so far this season in all competitions while providing three assists. He's played as a striker, but more recently as a midfielder to accomodate for the inclusion of Gabriel Jesus.