Arsenal v Stoke: Arsene Wenger's starting 11

Arsene Wenger opts to start the Stoke match with his strongest fit 11 players.

As expected Sebastien Squillaci starts alongside Johan Djourou in defence.

In place of the injured Robin van Persie, Wenger opts to start with Nicklas Bendtner.

ARSENAL: (4-2-3-1) Szczesny, Sagna, Djourou, Squillaci, Clichy, Song, Wilshere, Nasri, Fabregas, Walcott, Bendtner.

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