Kieran Tierney has been dropped from the starting XI for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The Scottish international replaced Alex Zinchenko last week after he was ruled out for the season with a calf strain. He has been relegated to the bench once again with Granit Xhaka likely moving there to replace him.
Leandro Trossard returns to the starting XI for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The Belgian in after Gabriel Martinelli was ruled out for the season with an ankle injury.
Elsewhere Jorginho continues at the base of the midfield. It appears that Thomas Partey will be starting ahead of him in the left-eight role. Jakub Kiwior meanwhile carries on as the right-sided centre back with William Saliba still out.
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There is no place in the squad for Reiss Nelson. Youngsters Amario Cozier-Duberry, Mauro Bandeira and Reuell Walters are on the bench once again and could make their senior bows.
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