Arsenal v Chelsea: Probable lineups – Gunners missing key names
The FA Cup final takes place tomorrow between London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal.
Saturday’s encounter will be played at the Wembley stadium, kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 (GMT).
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has the chance to become the first manager to win seven FA Cups. Meanwhile, Chelsea will be looking to secure the double after lifting the Premier League title last weekend.
The Gunners failed to finish the season in the top-four. The North London based outfit will miss out on UEFA Champions League football for the first time in 20 years.
Arsenal’s star Mesut Ozil will be looking to lift his third FA Cup trophy since joining from Real Madrid back in 2015.
The 28-year-old has racked up 14 assists in all competitions this season.
Chelsea head into this weekend’s clash with a clean bill of health.
Arsenal on the other hand are missing their first-choice centre-back Laurent Koscielny due to a red card suspension.
Defenders Shkodran Mustafi and Gabriel are also major doubts for the FA Cup final.
Both Arsenal and Chelsea are expected to stick with their 3-5-2 formations.
Arsenal v Chelsea probable lineups:
Stadium: Wembley Stadium
Kick-Off: 17:30 (GMT)
Arsenal: Petr Cech, Rob Holding, Per Mertesacker, Nacho Monreal, Oxlade Chamberlain, Gibbs, Aaron Ramsey, Granit Xhaka, Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez, Danny Welbeck
Chelsea: Courtois, Gary Cahil, David Luiz, Cesar Azpilicueta, Alonso, Victor Moses, Matic, Kante, Eden Hazard, Pedro, Diego Costa
