Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has recovered from a leg injury to take his place in the Arsenal starting lineup for this evening's Premier League fixture against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium.

The England youngster will play wide of a three-man attack that includes Theo Walcott and skipper Robin van Persie.

Demba Ba will play as a lone striker for visiting Newcastle, while Gabriel Obertan starts the match on the right wing.

Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs; Song, Arteta, Rosicky; Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Van Persie

Newcastle: Krul; Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon; Obertan, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez; Ben Arfa; Ba