A 6-star performance from Arsenal saw them finish their Champions League opponents in Ludogorets on Wednesday. Mesut Ozil came up with the first ever hat-trick of his career on the night as Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were all on target giving Wenger yet another victory early this season. They will welcome Middlesbrough this weekend in the Premier League as they will be in search of their 7th consecutive victory in the league.
Here is the predicted lineup that Wenger might field on the night:
Team News:
Per Mertesacker and Danny Welbeck remain the only long term injuries for Arsene Wenger for this game. Santi Cazorla was withdrawn during the game against Ludogorets and may yet be fit for this game, while Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey are both expected to play a role in this game. Granit Xhaka will also miss this game after the red card he picked up against Swansea recently.
Petr Cech:
The shot-stopper had a decent outing in the previous league game and will raring to go this weekend after a break for the Champions League.
Hector Bellerin:
Growing on to become one of the best full-back in the league, Bellerin should keep his place in the side after a decent performance in the Champions League.
Laurent Koscielny:
Having helped his side to a clean sheet on Wednesday, Koscielny will once again be at the heart of the defense for Arsenal in this game.
Shkodran Mustafi:
Having adjusted the league with no problems, Mustafi is fast becoming an important player for Arsenal and should start this game against Middlesbrough.
Nacho Monreal:
Though missed out on a place in the Champions League, Monreal should be back into the starting XI for this league game at the Emirates.
Santi Cazorla:
Though subbed off due to a small injury, Cazorla is hopeful of returning to full fitness and should start this game for Arsenal.
Francis Coquelin:
Having impressed in the Champions League, Coquelin should keep his place in the midfield of the side in place of the suspended Granit Xhaka for this game.
Theo Walcott:
The English winger has been in sublime form off late and was on the scoresheet against Ludogorets. He should keep his place in the side for this weekend.
Mesut Ozil:
The hat-trick hero from Wednesday, Ozil will play an important role for his side yet against in this game against Middlesbrough.
Alex Iwobi:
Another player who missed out on the Champions League game, Iwobi has been impressive in the league recently and should keep his place in this game.
Alexis Sanchez:
The Chilean produced a sublime effort to open the scoring in the Champions League fixture and Arsenal will hope more of the same from their star player this weekend.