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The Spaniard will wear the armband tomorrow for the visit of Liverpool.

He takes over the role after his countryman Mikel Arteta - who was appointed club captain two years ago - left the Gunners for a coaching role at Manchester City.

Arteta’s former deputy, German centre back Per Mertesacker, is out until the new year with a knee injury.

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It had been thought Czech Republic keeper and Champions League winner with Chelsea Petr Cech might be picked by Wenger.

But it is understood he prefers his skipper to be an outfield player.

Wenger also turned to Cazorla in March of last year against Everton in March of 2015 when Arteta was not in his squad and Mertesacker was dropped after a poor display against Monaco in the Champions League.

The north Londoners have often been accused of lacking leaders on the field and Cazorla, 31, now has the chance to prove he can be that man for them.

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