Aaron Ramsey replaces Mesut Ozil in what is the only change in the Arsenal starting lineup as they host West Ham United in the London derby.
Unai Emery has decided to drop Mesut Ozil after what was a trepid display against Chelsea. Aaron Ramsey returns to the lineup, with the Welshman handed a new role as the number 10 of the team. Mesut Ozil is, surprisingly, not even in the matchday squad.
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We make just one change: @aaronramsey is back in the starting XI pic.twitter.com/RpluQObkzD
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) August 25, 2018
As far as other areas are concerned, Lucas Torreira is still on the bench, with Matteo Guendouzi partnering Granit Xhaka in the middle of the park. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is still the chosen option for the lone striker role, with Alexandre Lacazette having to make do with a place on the bench.
