EPL 2016-17: Arsenal - Chelsea: Combined XI

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24:  Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal battles for the ball with Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Arsenal vs Chelsea is one of the most sought after fixture in English football
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16:  N'Golo Kante of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
N’Golo Kante has already become a fan favourite with the Chelsea faithful

Centre defensive midfield : N'golo Kante

The new signing has settled well in London and has become one of the first players on the team sheet under Antonio Conte. Undoubtedly, Kante is the best defensive midfielder in the league and has already 11 interceptions in his five games at Chelsea.

Centre midfield : Santi Cazorla

Cazorla is one of the most highly rated players in the league with his nimble feet and is productive with his output, having the ability to play anywhere on the field. He has played well in a new midfield role this season and has already racked up two goals this campaign. The Spaniard has also created seven chances this season and keeps out Cesc Fabregas from the team who has come back into the reckoning after his double over Leicester City.

Centre midfield : Granit Xhaka

Xhaka made his first start in Arsenal's last league game against Hull and scored a thunderbolt of a goal as followed it with yet another long ranger against Nottingham Forest in the League Cup. Wenger sees his new signing as a box to box midfielder and will find it tough to keep him out of the side in this kind of form.

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