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Team news: Sterling handed first Gunners PL start

Mikel Arteta has made three changes to his starting line-up for today’s game with Southampton, with Raheem Sterling handed a first Premier League start for the club.

The winger has come into the side in place of Gabriel Martinelli, while Gabriel Jesus is also given a chance to impress up front with Leandro Trossard dropping to the bench.

After limping off against PSG in midweek, Jurrien Timber hasn’t made the matchday squad with Thomas Partey expected to fill in at right-back with Ben White also unavailable. Jorginho fills the Ghanaian’s spot in midfield, and captains the side.