Ozil set for Gunners debut

Record signing Mesut Ozil could make his Arsenal debut in the Premier League clash at Sunderland.

Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky (thigh) is out following injury on international duty, as is France U-21 forward Yaya Sanogo (back), but England duo Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere are expected to feature along with Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey.

Defender Thomas Vermaelen (back) and midfielder Mikel Arteta (thigh) continue their rehabilitation, while forward Lukas Podolski (hamstring) is a longer-term absentee as are midfielders Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Abou Diaby (both knee).

Provisional Squad: Szczesny, Monreal, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Sagna, Ramsey, Ozil, Cazorla, Wilshere, Walcott, Giroud, Fabianski, Gibbs, Jenkinson, Frimpong, Flamini, Gnabry, Akpom.