Arsenal XI vs Chelsea as Mikel Arteta makes surprise changes and Bukayo Saka returns

Bukayo Saka returns to the Arsenal starting line-up for the match against Chelsea.

The England international was absent for the Gunners’ previous Premier League clash with Manchester City, but has been passed for the game at Stamford Bridge.

Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli also feature in the three-pronged attack, while Jorginho is handed a start against his former club.

Thomas Partey is named among the substitutes alongside Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard and Eddie Nketiah.

Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Rice, Odegaard, Jorginho, Martinelli, Saka, Jesus.

Subs: Hein, Tomiyasu, Kiwior, Partey, Smith Rowe, Nelson, Havertz, Trossard, Nketiah.