Arsene Wenger has selected the strongest starting lineup available to him for Arsenal's home encounter against Wigan Athletic this evening.

That means Robin van Persie will lead the line at the Emirates Stadium, while Mikel Arteta, Alex Song and Tomas Rosicky form a three-man midfield.

Franco di Santo will play as a lone striker for visiting Wigan, who have selected Victor Moses and Jordi Gomez in an attacking midfield role.

Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Vermaelen, Djourou, Santos; Song, Arteta, Rosicky, Benayoun, Walcott; Van Persie

Wigan: Al Habsi; Alcaraz, Caldwell, Figueroa, Boyce; McCarthy, McArthur, Beausejour, Moses, Gomez; Di Santo