[Teams] Arsenal vs QPR: Wilshere and Sagna start

Arsenal welcome London rivals Queens Park Rangers to the Emirates this afternoon looking to bounce back after a difficult week.

The Gunners have suffered back-to-back defeats with Wednesday’s 2-0 loss at home to Schalke in the Champions League coming just days after a disappointing 1-0 defeat away to Norwich City.

Arsene Wenger has been boosted by the return of midfielder Jack Wilshere and defender Bacary Sagna. The duo both came through 90 minutes for the under-21’s on Monday unscathed and return to first team action today.

Here are the confirmed line-ups

Arsenal Team

Mannone, Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Santos, Arteta, Wilshere, Cazorla, Ramsey, Giroud, Podolski.

Subs: Martinez, Koscielny, Jenkinson, Coquelin, Walcott, Arshavin, Gervinho

QPR Team

Cesar, Bosingwa, Mbia, Nelsen, Traore, Wright-Phillips, Diakite, Granero, Hoilett, Taarabt, Zamora.

Subs: