Gabriel Martinelli returns to Arsenal's starting lineup
Gabriel Martinelli returns to Arsenal's starting lineup against Chelsea after over a month out due to a hamstring injury. He has been a substitute in the last two matches and boosts the team's attacking options. Ethan Nwaneri is on the bench, while Raheem Sterling is ineligible to play against his parent club. Bukayo Saka is recovering from a hamstring injury but remains sidelined, with a potential return next month. Jurrien Timber replaces Ben White at right-back as White continues to regain fitness after knee surgery. The confirmed Arsenal XI includes Raya, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Saliba, Gabriel, Partey, Odegaard, Rice, Martinelli, Merino, and Trossard.