Team News: Per Mertesacker returns for Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has made one change to his Arsenal side from their 3-1 win at Sunderland, recalling German defender Per Mertesacker for their Champions League clash against Marseille in France tonight.

Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud retain their places in the starting lineup.

Marseille have also made one change from their weekend game, a 1-1 draw with Toulouse. Andre Ayew is introduced into the team at the expense of Florian Thauvin.

Marseille: Mandanda; Fanni, N'Koulou, Mendes, Morel; Romao, Imbul; Payet, Valbuena, A.Ayew; Gignac

Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Gibbs, Mertesacker, Koscielny; Flamini, Ramsey, Wilshere; Ozil, Walcott, Giroud

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