Arsene Wenger’s boys must pick the maximum points at stake against Wigan Athletic to be back in contention for the UEFA Champions League.
Wigan, who are still basking in the euphoria of their FA Cup win over Manchester City at the weekend, know that only a win at the Emirates will preserve their top-flight status.
Arsenal have no new injury worries with Arsene Wenger’s only selection dilemma being whether to select Kieran Gibbs or Nacho Monreal at left-back, while Jack Wilshere is also fighting to be given the nod over Tomas Rosicky.
Olivier Giroud serves the final match of his three-game ban so Lukas Podolski looks set to lead the line once more.
Wigan may bring Ben Watson back into the starting line-up after the midfielder came off the bench to score the winner at Wembley in the FA Cup final.
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