Defence:
Wojciech Szczęsny will retain his spot in goal despite his blushes against former Arsenal target Gonzalo Higuain during the Champions League game. The back four in front of him should again retain their positions although many a critics have wanted Arsene Wenger to field Monreal ahead of the Englishman Gibbs. The left-back is having a run of poor games for Arsenal and in the game as big as Manchester City’ it will be interesting to see what Arsene Wenger does. At the back Mertesacker and Koscielny, who have been rock solid would again start in the hope to stop the free scoring Sergio Aguero.
At right-back, Wenger has minimal options and will again have to call up the inconsistent Jenkinson to fill in the shoes of the injured French International Sagna.
Midfield:
Thomas Rosicky has been the go to man for Wenger during the big games, but with his entire midfield fit and ready to play, it will be interesting to see whether the Czech International gets the nod. While Ramsey and Wilshere were rested during the midweek game, the Welsh man would return to the starting line-up alongside Mikel Arteta.
Elsewhere Ozil should take up his position behind Giroud and Cazorla on the left. It is again the right wing that will give a headache for Wenger as Rosicky, Wilshere and Walcott will be knocking his door. But going by the past, I feel Rosický will get the nod ahead of the Englishmen.
Forwards:
Although Giroud looks pretty tired these days having played almost all of Arsenal’s game this season, he will continue to spearhead Arsenal’s attack, no questions here.