Arsene Wenger has revealed the latest team news and Jack Wilshere will miss the trip to Sunderland through suspension, having picked up five yellow cards. Aside from that, there are no fresh problems from the midweek trip to Anderlecht.

The manager also revealed he’s considering a return for Theo Walcott, although he seems inclined to give him a bit more time, saying, “I’m not sure about involving Theo. Certainly next week. He has to get used to contact again. It takes time to get used to being kicked again.”

Walcott joked last week about being booted around the training pitch by Mathieu Flamini, but given the Frenchman’s recent form he probably missed him anyway.

The England winger has been out of action since January after rupturing his cruciate ligament, but after a good period in full training and 45 minutes for the U21s against Blackburn last week, he’s on the cusp of a first team action

Meanwhile, there are still concerns of the seriousness of Laurent Koscielny’s injury, leaving Arsene Wenger with a decision to make about who plays alongside Per Mertesacker at centre-half.

Nacho Monreal has started the last two games, but struggled in an unfamiliar role, so the manager may consider using Calum Chambers and handing another start to Hector Bellerin.