Arsenal XI vs Fulham as Kai Havertz starts and Takehiro Tomiyasu returns

Kai Havertz returns from suspension to start for Arsenal in their match against Fulham. The German international features alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard in midfield, while Gunners boss Mikel Arteta hands a start to Jakub Kiwior in defence.

Eddie Nketiah starts in attack with Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard named among the substitutes.

Takehiro Tomiyasu returns to the squad following injury, while Oleksandr Zinchenko misses out due to a slight calf issue.

Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Rice, Odegaard, Havertz; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli.

Subs: Ramsdale, Cedric, Tomiyasu, Jorginho, Elneny, Smith Rowe, Nelson, Trossard, Jesus.