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Team news: Calafiori given first start at Man City

Mikel Arteta has made two changes to his team for today’s top-of-the-table clash against Manchester City, handing Riccardo Calafiori his full debut.

The Italian international gets his first start for us, coming into the backline which sees Ben White drop to the bench.

The other switch from Thursday’s 0-0 draw with Atalanta sees Leandro Trossard come into the side, with former City man Gabriel Jesus among the replacements alongside another man who starred at the Etihad in sky blue, Raheem Sterling.

Thomas Partey will make his 100th Premier League appearance after being named in midfield, as Declan Rice returns to league action after serving his one-match ban.