Arsenal V Stoke Barclays Premier League Match 22 -September 2013.Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta could play for the first time this season after recovering from a thigh injury.
Manager Arsene Wenger said: "He is one of our leaders and we are happy to have him back."Watch Arsenal V Stoke Live, Watch Arsenal V Stoke Live Stream, Watch Arsenal V Stoke Free Live Stream, Watch Arsenal V Stoke Online, Watch Arsenal V Stoke Online Free, Arsenal V Stoke Live, Arsenal V Stoke live stream Online.
However, Santi Cazorla, Yaya Sanogo, Abou Diaby, Tomas Rosicky, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lukas Podolski all remain unavailable.
Forward Marco Arnautovic could make his full Stoke debut after impressing as a substitute against Manchester City.
Boss Mark Hughes is without Mark Muniesa, Glenn Whelan and Jamie Ness because of injury.
MATCH PREVIEW
It was another typical Arsenal away-day in Europe against Marseille, and that's now 10 consecutive wins on the road in all competitions. What a steely run - and what a turnaround since that home defeat by Aston Villa on the opening day. It was all doom and gloom then, but not now.
Despite only buying one player, it was a masterful signing from Arsene Wenger. Mesut Ozil is easily one of Europe's best, and the fans will be licking their lips for his home debut. His capture has lifted the whole club.
But there's also a logical, practical factor to his presence now - Arsenal's injury list is one of the longest Wenger's ever had to deal with. They've got a lot of young boys filling the bench, so the last thing they'll want is another injury.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
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"Arsenal look a completely different side compared to last season, no question about it. They are getting positive results which brings confidence, and in turn that belief brings more good results. The signing of Mesut Ozil was a massive boost."
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Defensively, there's been the usual anxious moment or two, but the the goalscoring form of Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsay has kept them honest.
Ramsey has lurked in the shadows in recent seasons, but he really seems to have finally exorcised his injury demons. With him, Ozil, Jack Wilshere and Mathieu Flamini - that's some midfield unit.
This match makes for a really intriguing litmus test for a new-look Stoke. Tony Pulis did amazingly well with the Potters, but it's fair to say Mark Hughes wants them to get the ball down on the floor more. Doing just that, they were very unlucky not to beat Manchester City last weekend and the players seem to have taken to the Welshman.
There's been some bad blood between the two clubs in recent years, but with Hughes replacing Pulis it could be a bit different now - the issue of whether Stoke play 'dirty' should be diluted. Their new striker, Marko Arnautovic, really impressed me in the last 20 minutes against Manchester City. And forgotten man Stephen Ireland could be reinvigorated under Hughes, for whom he played brilliantly while both were at City a few years ago.
How Marc Wilson, Stephen N'Zonzi and Charlie Adam cope with Arsenal's midfield will have a real bearing. I'd imagine we're in for a decent tussle.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Stoke have lost all five previous visits to Arsenal in the Premier League.
The last time Stoke won away at Arsenal was in August 1981, a 1-0 victory in the old Division One at Highbury. They have gone 11 matches against Arsenal in north London without winning.
In 14 meetings between Arsene Wenger and Mark Hughes, the Frenchman has the edge with eight wins to the Welshman's four.
Arsenal
The Gunners have scored in nine successive Premier League games, the longest-such current run.
Laurent Koscielny has been sent off once and conceded two penalties in three Premier League appearances this season.
Aaron Ramsey has already registered his best-ever goal haul in a single campaign for Arsenal (six in all competitions).
Against Sunderland, Olivier Giroud scored his first Premier League goal outside of London. He now has 15. He is also one of nine players in Premier League history to score in each of the first four games of a single Premier League season.
Stoke
The club have already registered two Premier League wins this season, after four matches. Last season, it took until their 11th fixture to record two Premier League victories.
Stoke have received six yellow cards so far this season. Arsenal, meanwhile, have received 10 yellow cards and one red.
In their last match, Stoke had more attempts on goal than Manchester City (11-10).