Iwobi Starts, Akpom Benched As Arsenal Face Liverpool At The Emirates

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has named his starting lineup for the Premier League match against Liverpool at the Emirates. <br /><br />Nigeria international Alex Iwobi starts in attacking midfield for the Gunners, with Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey offering support. <br /><br />In-form England U21 international of Nigerian descent Chuba Akpom is amongst the substitutes. <br /><br />The Nigerian players at Liverpool Sheyi Ojo and Tiago Ilori were not considered, with the Portugal U23 international expected to return to Anfield this week after his country&rsquo;s elimination from the Olympic Games. <br /><br />Iwobi, 20, will be playing his 14th game in the Premier League since he made his debut for Arsenal, while Akpom will make his fifth appearance if he comes off the bench.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : arsenal.com<br />
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