Many had figured that the Cardiff City man would be the most likely to play but it was not to be with the defender having not received international clearance in time to play. (lionofviennasuite.sbnation.com)
The South Korean forward joined the north London outfit for # 22million during the transfer window, but was forced to wait for his debut as he only received international clearance earlier in the week and was named in the starting XI against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon. (caughtoffside.com)
Elneny gained international clearance on the 5th of January, It seems as if Arsenal tried to back track on the players transfer fee. (justarsenal.com)