The England midfielder replaces the injured Tomas Rosicky in one of three changes for Arsene Wenger’s side, while skipper Grant Holt returns to lead the line for the visitors

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will start his side’s Premier League clash against Norwich after making his return from an ankle injury.

The England midfielder replaces the injured Tomas Rosicky, who scored twice at West Brom last week in a 2-1 win for the Gunners, while club captain Thomas Vermaelen comes back into the side in place of the suspended Per Mertesacker

Elsewhere, Arsene Wenger brings Kieran Gibbs in for Nacho Monreal, while Theo Walcott makes the bench as Olivier Giroud and Gervinho continue up front.

Norwich boss Chris Hughton, meanwhile, also makes three changes from his side’s 2-2 draw with Swansea as Steven Whittaker replaces Javier Garrido, Alexander Tettey replaces Elliott Bennett and skipper Grant Holt returns in place of Wes Hoolahan.

Arsenal starting XI: Fabianski, Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Gibbs, Arteta, Wilshere, Ramsey, Cazorla, Gervinho, Giroud

Subs: Mannone, Jenkinson, Monreal, Coquelin, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Walcott, Podolski

Norwich starting XI: Bunn; R.Martin, Bassong, Turner, Whittaker; Johnson, Howson, Tettey, Snodgrass, Kamara; Holt

Subs: Camp; Jackson, Fox, E.Bennett, Garrido, Becchio, R.Bennett.