Arsenal v Manchester City: Confirmed Lineups – Mesut Ozil returns, French international benched

Arsenal take on Manchester City desperately needing a victory to get their quest for a top four finish back on track.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger will welcome back Mesut Ozil who starts after missing the last game against West Brom with a hamstring injury.

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The Germany international of Turkish origin will be deployed in his usual number 10 role.

Chile international Alexis Sanchez will start out wide while England international Danny Welbeck gets the nod upfront, relegating Olivier Giroud to the bench.

City will be missing their Germany international of Turkish origin Ilkay Gundogan who is out injured.

Citizens boss Pep Guardiola will have Aguero available upfront but will be limited in his options for striker if he needs to make a change as Jesus is still out injured.

City are currently 4th in the Premier League but will move up into 3rd place with a win today.

Arsenal meanwhile find themselves in 6th place, a victory would take them in 5th spot with two games in hand over over leaders Chelsea.

Arsenal v Manchester City Confirmed Lineups: 

Arsenal confirmed lineup: Ospina, Mustafi, Bellerin, Koscielny, Monreal, Xhaka, Coquelin, Walcott, Ozil, Alexis Welbeck

Subs: Martinez, Gibbs, Gabriel, Elneny, Niles, Iwobi, Giroud

Manchester City confirmed lineup: Caballero, Clichy, Stones, Otamendi, Fernandinho, De Bruyne, Sane, Silva (c), Sterling, Navas, Aguero