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Sokratis has recovered from the dead leg that forced his substitution in the win over Everton so the Greek centre-back will likely resume his role in the heart of the Arsenal defence for the visit of Watford.

Emile Smith-Rowe (hip) is the only fresh injury concern for Unai Emery this weekend, so the Gunners could well remain unchanged after their 2-0 victory over the Toffees.

Aaron Ramsey’s uncertain future remains a concern regarding the Welshman’s selection, but Emery distanced himself from any contract talk in his Friday press conference.

All six of Arsenal’s midfielders and forwards were rotated in the Carabao Cup win over Brentford on Wednesday, so will likely come straight back into the side here.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan played 75 minutes of that victory over the Bees so will possibly be back among the substitutes for the visit of Javi Gracia’s side.

Rob Holding impressed at centre-back after replacing the injured Sokratis last Sunday and could threaten the shaky-looking Shkodran Mustafi’s start.

Sead Kolasinac has returned to fitness to challenge Nacho Monreal at left-back, but Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Laurent Koscielny and Konstantinos Mavropanos remain unavailable.