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Team News: Tomas Rosicky and Thomas Vermaelen return for Arsenal against Chelsea

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger recalls both Tomas Rosicky and Thomas Vermaelen as the Gunners face Chelsea in the Premier League.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has recalled Tomas Rosicky and Thomas Vermaelen as the Gunners face Chelsea in the Premier League this evening.

Arsenal continue with their trusted 4-5-1 formation, as Mikel Arteta, Rosicky, Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil, and Theo Walcott provide support for lone striker Olivier Giroud.

The visitors have decided to start with a similar formation, with Fernando Torres leading their attacking line, though Eden Hazard and Willian will be expected to provide attacking support for the Spaniard.

Jose Mourinho has also handed starts to Branislav Ivanovic and Cesar Azpilicueta in the full-back positions, with Ashley Cole being left on the bench.

You can keep up to date with all of the action by following our live minute-by-minute commentary.

Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Arteta, Rosicky, Ramsey, Ozil, Walcott, Giroud

Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Mikel, Lampard; Ramires, Willian, Hazard; Torres

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