Arsenal XI vs Chelsea: Mikel Arteta’s Predicted FA Cup Final selection

Arsenal take on Chelsea in an all-London 139th FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. 

Mikel Arteta is aiming to win a trophy to cap off a progressive start to his reign as head coach at the Emirates.

As well as having the opportunity to extend the Gunners’ record FA Cup wins to 14, the final also the club with its last chance to seal European qualification.

After finishing eighth in the Premier League, only victory against Chelsea will secure Arsenal a place in the Europa League next term.

Defeat and the North London side will miss out on competing on the continent for the first time since the 1995/96 season.

In the Premier League this term, the Gunners lost 2-1 to the Blues at the Emirates in December before claiming a credible 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge a month later.

So who will Arteta pick to get the job done at the home of football? We predict Arsenal’s starting XI for the FA Cup final…

GK: Emiliano Martinez 

The Argentine has impressed between the sticks since deputising for the injured Bernd Leno in June. Will hope to top off an eye-catching period with a winner’s medal.