Papastathopoulos

James Tomkins saw his header cleared of the line by Sokratis Papastathopoulos while Vicente Guaita produced a stunning double save to deny Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka combined to set up an easy finish for Frenchman Lacazette to score the winner for Arsenal in the 81st minute and they nearly had a second when Sokratis Papastathopoulos headed against the woodwork.

Arsenal will be without Mesut Ozil and Sokratis Papastathopoulos.

David Luiz made his first start for Arsenal against Burnley, and should retain his role in the lineup alongside Sokratis Papastathopoulos.

Papastathopoulos was partly responsible for the Gunners’ draw at Watford on the weekend after a bad pass led to the Hornets’ first goal in the 2-2 draw.