Arsenal v Manchester United team news: Gabriel misses out, Maguire starts

The game kicks off at 8.15pm at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal's Gabriel misses out. Pic: AP Photo/Armando Franca.

Christmas may be approaching but the Premier League title race is really beginning to hot up.

Leaders Liverpool have already kicked-off away at Newcastle United but arguably the game of the night takes place in London as Arsenal host Manchester United.

The big news for the Gunners is that centre-back Gabriel misses out through injury with Kiwior taking his place in between Saliba and Zinchenko.

As for Manchester United, Harry Maguire returns to the heart of their rear-guard in one of six changes made by manager Ruben Amorim following their comfortable 4-0 win over Everton on Sunday.

Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.

Subs: Tierney, Gabriel Jesus, Trossard, Jorginho, Merino, Sterling, Nwaneri, Heaven, Neto.

Man Utd: Onana, Mazraoui, de Ligt, Maguire, Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Malacia, Mount, Garnacho, Hojlund.

Subs: Bayindir, Rashford, Zirkzee, Eriksen, Yoro, Diallo, Casemiro, Antony, Kukonki.

Referee: Sam Barrott (West Yorkshire).