Confirmed Arsenal line-up vs Leeds United, Kai Havertz starts

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has named his starting line-up for today's Premier League clash against Leeds United at Elland Road.

The Gunners are currently four points ahead of Manchester City and Aston Villa at the top of the standings, and can temporarily go seven clear with a win at Leeds.

Ahead of the game, Arteta has made nine changes from the 3-2 win over Kairat Almaty in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

David Raya has returned in goal for the Gunners, replacing Kepa Arrizabalaga. He will be eyeing his 12th clean sheet of the campaign.

There is a defensive overhaul. Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Piero Hincapie start in the four-man defence.

Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice slot in the central midfield roles. Kai Havertz has got the nod over Martin Odegaard in the no.10 slot.

Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard start on the right and left wing respectively. Viktor Gyokeres has got the nod to lead the line.

The Swede netted a brace in the reverse fixture between the clubs.

Confirmed Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Leeds: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard; Gyokeres.