Two first choice centre backs out for a big game. (justarsenal.com)
With Arsenal having signed another option up front in the shape of the Spanish striker Lucas Perez before the summer transfer window closed, the pressure is on Olivier Giroud and his position as first choice centre forward for the Gunners. (justarsenal.com)
The Gunners went into the game without first choice centre - backs Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny and so it was expected that the Gunners defence would show a tad bit of sloppiness. (theclockend.com)