Based on form, fitness and a desire to wind up supporters of both clubs before the north London derby on Sunday, here is a combined XI chosen from the two sides, taking into account who is currently fit and available. Be gentle. It wasn’t easy. I know the team is a bit light in central midfield. Maybe Petr Cech can go in goal for the second half. And yes, leaving out Igors Stepanovs and José Dominguez caused unimaginable pain. Enjoy.
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Hugo Lloris is in goal, Santi Cazorla pulls the strings and Alexis Sánchez leads the line – while Arsenal players outnumber their rivals by seven to four