Team news vs Chelsea
This match has come too early for both Cesc Fabregas and Manuel Almunia. Kieran Gibbs has a calf strain and will be out for another couple of weeks at least while Vermaelen is struggling with an achilles problem and is a still a while away.
Diaby may not be fit enough to start but will be part of the squad.
There seems to be a lot of talk about Wilshere in the buildup to the match (including Wenger's press conferences) which suggests he may start.
Predicted lineup ...
Fabianski
Sagna - Squillaci - Koscielny - Clichy
Song - Denilson
Nasri - Wilshere - Arshavin
Chamakh
Subs: Szczesny, Djourou, Eboue, Diaby, Lansbury, Rosicky, Vela
Unavailable: Almunia (elbow), Vermaelen (achilles), Gibbs (calf), Frimpong (knee), Fabregas (hamstring), Ramsey (leg), Walcott (ankle), van Persie (ankle), Bendtner (groin)
Prediction: Chelsea 3 - 1 Arsenal
Broadcast Details: Monday 3 October - 01:55 AM (AEDT) on Fox Sports 1