Midfield
Mikel Arteta has done a tremendous job for the gunners last season, but in this campaign, he lost his tidiness in the middle, losing possession many times and he has been constantly criticized for his lack of defensive work rate which may prove very costly against big teams. For greater good, Wenger should take the risk and drop the Spaniard. Mathieu Flamini will play the DM role giving much needed cover to the center backs. Kim Kallstom who impressed during his 15 mins cameo against Swans, should partner Flamini in the pivot.
Tomas Rosicky or Ox can take his place at the right, while Santi Cazorla in the absence of Mesut Ozil will play as a no 10 behind Giroud. Lukas Podolski’s presence in the left will add more goal threat to the opponents.