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[Team] Sydney FC vs Arsenal: Kolasinac & Ozil start
Arsenal kick off their pre-season preparations against Sydney FC at the ANZ Stadium today and Arsene Wenger has named a mixed side to start the game.
Kolasinac makes his debut for the club following his free transfer move from Schalke as the defender lines-up on the left-side of the back three alongside Mertesacker and Bielik.
Cech keeps goal while youngsters Nelson and Bramall occupy the wing-back positions with Coquelin alongside Willock in midfield. Ozil and Walcott will support the attack with Welbeck starting through the middle up front.
Lacazette will have to wait to make his bow as he’s named on the bench along with the likes of Giroud, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Xhaka and Iwobi.
Here is the starting eleven: