How could Arsenal line up against Cologne in the Europa League

Arsenal are in Cologne for the Europa League tonight as they look to build on their memorable north London derby performance.

The Gunners, who have already booked their place in the knockout rounds of the competition, put in a top performance to beat Tottenham at the weekend, but Arsene Wenger will be keen to build momentum so not to waste the performance.

Though qualification is already sealed, the Frenchman will more than likely stick with a strong side as they look to

Here is how Standard Sport’s James Olley, who is in Germany with the squad, thinks Arsenal will line-up…

Arsenal (3-4-2-1): Ospina; Debuchy, Mertesacker, Holding; Nelson, Willock, Elneny, Maitland-Niles; Wilshere, Giroud, Welbeck.

Danny Welbeck is set to make his return to the Arsenal fold after over a month out, having been withdraw during the loss at Watford, and Wenger has been backing the Englishman to make an impression for club and country.

"I have a long experience and I have known players who have won the World Cup who in November had no chance to go," said Wenger.

"I remember especially Petit in 1998, he made it in March, April, May and he was one of the main players. Danny has the potential to go. If he is fit, he will go. I am convinced of that.

"It is a big year for him but I want it to be a big year for him for Arsenal. Because a consequence of that… the best way to go to the World Cup is not to think ‘I have to prepare for the World Cup’ it is to do well for your club and after you automatically are in the national team.

"I believe he is a top class striker and on top that he is loved by everybody in the squad. He is a fantastic guy and we are all very happy he is back because he has gone through very difficult periods in these last three years and personally I am very happy that he is back."

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