Team News: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Theo Walcott start for Arsenal

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott will start in wide attacking roles for Arsenal's home fixture against Blackburn Rovers this afternoon.

The duo will flank captain Robin van Persie, who will lead the line as a lone striker.

Recent Blackburn signing Anthony Modeste will start up front for the visitors, who have also been able to call upon David Dunn in midfield.

Arsenal: Szczesny; Coquelin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen; Song, Arteta, Rosicky; Chamberlain, Walcott, Van Persie

Blackburn: Robinson; Lowe, Dann, Givet, Martin Olsson; Hoilett, Petrovic, Nzonzi, Dunn, Pedersen; Modeste