Arsenal welcome Bayer Leverkusen to the Emirates Stadium and will see Granit Xhaka make his return to north London in a playing capacity for the first time since his departure to become Bundesliga and German cup champion. The Swiss international was eliminated from the Euros by Bukayo Saka and the man who filled his starting spot in the Gunners’ midfield, Declan Rice – who he might face later in the game should the former West Ham man come on as a substitute.
The Gunners saw the aforementioned pair return to the club in the past couple of days after being granted an extended holiday due to their participation in the Three Lions. Aaron Ramsdale is also back as are David Raya and William Saliba.
