Evans had a woeful
return to first team action in the League Cup and defended abysmally, but is a far more experienced figure than Tyler Blackett and Michael Keane and should therefore retain his place.
This game could see Diego Costa rested as he makes a
slow return to first team action and the reinstatement of Didier Drogba up front who before the game against QPR had scored three in three starts.
Joining the «Ginge «in making his debut to the first XI in the 2017 - 18 campaign is Diafra Sakho, who has had a
promising return to first team action thus far, right back Sam Byram and backup goalkeeper Adrian.
The DR Congo international went into detail on how hard he worked with the fitness coaches to
return to First Team action sooner than expected, whilst explaining how the international break will be vital for him to return to fitness.
Jack Wilshere has declared his love for Arsenal having made
his return to first team action in recent weeks.
Meanwhile, at Old Trafford, Man United put on a show as they hammered Newcastle United 4 - 1 with Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic making
their return to first team action.
- Danny Williams reviewed the defeat to Swansea with #HTTV - The midfielder was delighted to
return to First Team action - You can watch Danny's full interview on #HTTV +
Jorge Martinez could make
a return to first team action after he was sidelined with a broken foot in the 2 - 1 victory over Milan in October.
Liam Trotter is back training after a 10 - week lay off following a hamstring tear and David Wheater could also see
a return to first team action having recovered from his back strain.
The weekend will mark
the return to first team action for Jack Wilshere, and Bacary Sagna, who could feature in some capacity.