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TEAMS: Arsenal make two changes, Giroud and Monreal IN, ex-Chelsea star Ba starts
ARSENAL face a tough visit to Istanbul to play Turkish side Besiktas in the first leg of the Champions League play-offs.
Arsene Wenger's men were fortunate to edge past Crystal Palace on Saturday - and have named a strong side to avoid a repeat performance.
Yaya Sanogo pulled a hamstring in the Premier League opener and hasn't travelled with the squad, Olivier Giroud starts in his place.
Nacho Monreal replaces the injured Kieran Gibbs, while
Besiktas: Tolga, Ismail, Motta, Ersan, Pedro, Olcay, Veli, Necip, Oguzhan, Mustafa, Demba Ba
Arsenal: Szczesny, Debuchy, Chambers, Koscielny, Monreal, Arteta, Wilshere, Ramsey, Alexis, Cazorla, Giroud
Subs: Martinez, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Bellerin, Miquel, Campbell, Flamini, Rosicky