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Gabriel

If Wenger considers changing things up at the back, or is forced to given they have games coming on Saturday and Tuesday as well, he may look to bring Gabriel back into the first team reckoning.

The 26-year-old like many Gunners defenders has been much-improved in Wenger’s back three system in recent times, most notably in their 2-1 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley last month.

Although the Brazilian was far from his best against Spurs last time out, Wenger clearly rates him, and with games coming thick and fast in the next seven days, he may return to the starting line-up at St Mary’s on Wednesday.