Bruno Lage: “Today we go again with two midfielders, we did well with two midfielders against Arsenal the last time - that’s why I changed from Leicester (last weekend, when he played a 3-5-2). We know Arsenal are a strong team but I think we can come here and play our game ... Both teams will fight for the ball and we need to create problems for them. They are a strong team and they like to play with the ball - but I think we are also a strong team.”

Martinelli returns to the starting lineup having served his suspension for copping two yellow cards in one move at Molineux. So Arteta starts with the same side that started that game. Wolves, meanwhile, look like they’re going to use the same 3-4-3 they used for that game but with slightly different personnel, with Hwang replacing Trincao on the right and Ait-Nouri at wingback instead of Marçal. Oh, and Moutinho’s back.

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