Gabriel misses Arsenal’s clash with Manchester United (Image: Getty)
Gabriel is missing from the Arsenal squad that faces Manchester United in the on Wednesday night. The defender was in a race to be fit after withdrawing from the clash with West Ham at half-time over the weekend.
Gabriel told fans on “see you Wednesday” in an apparent suggestion that he would be ready to play. But the Gunners will have to do without their centre-back, who has scored in his last two matches.
The Brazilian has been instrumental in ‘s deadly set-pieces this term, notching four goals.
Full-back is also missing from the squad through injury, meaning Jurrien Timber and Oleksandr Zinchenko come into the back four.
Meanwhile, United dropped winger Amad to the bench, despite the 22-year-old starring in the 4-0 romp against Everton on Sunday.
Mason Mount makes his first start for , while Harry Maguire is deemed fit to play from the start and returns up top.
starting XI; Raya, Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Subs:Neto, Tierney, Heaven, Jorginho, Merino, Sterling, Nwaneri, Trossard, Jesus
starting XI; Onana; Maguire, De Ligt, Mazraoui; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Malacia; Garnacho, Mount; Hojlund
Subs: Bayindir, Kukonki, Yoro, Casemiro, Eriksen, Amad, Antony, Rashford, Zirkzee