I hope that Sam is looking at the Swansea game as a must win so against Arsenal he will be playing more of the reserves and adopting a defensive set up.
I'd keep McCarthur and Ledley back to Tuesday if fully fit. I'd also rest Punch, Townsend and Benteke to keep them fit for Swansea.

Two banks of four keeping it compact. We Know Benteke will close keepers down but doesn't really chase along the line, that's what Campbell does quite well. Even "parking the bus" you would expect attacking opportunies, but as soon as we lose possession we drop into the two rows of four. It's not pretty but if the players are disciplined it is effective

Some incredible line-ups on here.

Puncheon at left-back! Flamini at centre-half!

Thank-God you people are not picking the team for real.

And you expect us to take your other points seriously on this forum?

We have Dammo suspended(5 cautions) Wilf, Benteke & Jimmy Mac are all on 4 cautions(which expire on the 1st), which explains why Jimmy Mac didnt feature in our last match

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Kelly put in an exquisite show at cb vs Liverpool when we beat them in Gerrard last game for them at anfield. Best position for him imo

What I would do:

Hennessey

Ward
Dann
Kelly
Fryers

Ledley
Cabaye

Punch
Wilf
Townsend

Campbell

I know, Campbell sounds a bit crazy, but hear me out. What you need for Arsenal is someone who constantly harasses their back lines. Chamackh did it perfectly a few years ago (until he picked up a second yellow). Drives them crazy. Also Benteke is on 4 yellows, and can't afford to lose him for Swansea. If it's close late on, then either take off Campbell for Benteke, or take off Punch / Cabaye for him.

Ledley for Flamini was just so Flamini doesn't have to play a full game before Swansea. Could always do the opposite and switch them half way through.