Arsenal team news: Wenger facing injury crisis ahead of Chelsea clash

Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from their humiliating weekend defeat when they take on Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.

The first leg takes place at Stamford Bridge while kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 (GMT).

Arsene Wenger’s side suffered a shock 4-2 defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forrest in the FA Cup on Sunday. Following the weekend loss, the Caraboa Cup may offer the Gunners their best chance of silverware this season.

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Arsenal Team News:

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is facing an injury crisis going into the mid-week clash.

Olivier Giroud, Sead Kolasinac, Nacho Monreal and Santi Cazororla are all ruled out with injuries.

Meanwhile, Aaron Ramsey, Granit Xhaka and Laurent Koscielny are all doubts.

However, attacking trio Alexandre Lacazette, Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are all fit and are expected to start for Arsenal.

The trio were rested over the weekend but put on an impressive display when they faced Chelsea in the Premier League last week.