Arsenal vs Southampton team news: Lucas Perez starts up front with Aaron Ramsey at number 10 while Saints get double boost

ARSENAL host Southampton with an EFL Cup semi-final place at stake — and here’s all the information you need to know.

This is the only domestic trophy to elude Arsene Wenger in his 20 years in charge of the Gunners.

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While, the early elimination of the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea will give Claude Puel a sniff of success with Southampton.

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The pair met earlier in the season at the Emirates with the hosts earning their first home victory of the season — winning 2-1.

However, the Saints knocked the Gunners out in the League Cup third round with a shock win in North London two seasons ago.

Team news

Arsenal are start Carl Jenkinson at right-back with Hector Bellerin set to face another two weeks on the sidelines and Mathieu Debuchy’s comeback lasting just 15 minutes.

Lucas Perez makes his return on a night when Kieran Gibbs will captain the side.

Third goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez starts between the sticks, while Aaron Ramsey will play in the number 10 role.

Southampton are near enough at full strength with Sofiane Boufal and Steven Davis both returning.

However Dusan Tadic misses out again.

Jeremy Pied is a long-term absentee with an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

ARSENAL TEAM TO FACE SOUTHAMPTON: Martinez, Jenkinson, Holding, Gabriel, Gibbs, Coquelin, Elneny, Reine-Adelaide, Ramsey, Iwobi, Lucas

SOUTHAMPTON TEAM TO FACE ARSENAL: Forster, Martina, Yoshida, Van Dijk, Bertrand, Davis, Clasie, Boufal, Reed, McQueen, Long

What time is it on?

The game kicks off at 7:45pm.

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Where can I watch it?

It is not live on TV and no radio commentary is available — but you can follow all the action with our live blog.

Highlights are on Channel 5 at 10:30pm.

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What are the odds?

Arsenal win — 4/5

Draw — 11/4

Southampton win — 16/5

Form guide

Arsenal: WDDDW

Southampton: WLDLW