Team News: Jack Wilshere drops out for Arsenal

Jack Wilshere has not been included in the Arsenal starting lineup for this afternoon's clash away at Crystal Palace.

His place in the attacking midfield role has gone to the fit-again Santi Cazorla, with his fellow Spaniard Mikel Arteta also included in a deeper position.

Meanwhile, managerless Palace will start with former Gunner Marouane Chamakh as a lone centre-forward.

Also, summer signings Barry Bannan and Adlene Guedioura have been included within the midfield.

Palace: Speroni; Ward, Delaney, Gabbidon, Moxey; Jedinak, Dikgacoi, Bannan, Thomas, Guedioura; Chamakh

Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs; Arteta, Flamini, Ramsey, Ozil, Cazorla; Giroud