Team News: Mesut Ozil, Per Mertesacker return for Arsenal

Arsenal have named Mesut Ozil and Per Mertesacker in their starting lineup for this evening's Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park.

The German internationals have not featured in pre-season due to arriving back late following their country's success at the World Cup earlier this summer.

There is also a start for Mathieu Flamini, who comes into the midfield in place of the injured Mikel Arteta, while Alexis Sanchez starts as the lone striker.

As for Everton, Seamus Coleman returns to the starting lineup in place of John Stones and Kevin Mirallas replaces Aiden McGeady.

Everton: Howard; Coleman, Jagielka, Distin, Baines; Barry, McCarthy; Mirallas, Naismith, Pienaar; Lukaku

Arsenal: Szczesny; Debuchy, Mertesacker, Chambers, Monreal; Flamini, Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Ramsey, Ozil, Sanchez

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