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TEAMS: Paulista debut, Szczesny starts for Arsenal; Chelsea's Bamford up front for Boro
GABRIEL PAULISTA will start for Arsenal against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup this afternoon.
Wojciech Szczesny will start for Arsenal against Middlesbrough
It is the Brazilian defenders first start since making the move from Villarreal in the January transfer window.
Per Mertesacker heads to the bench, meaning Paulista will play alongside Laurent Koscielny in the heart of the Gunners defence.
Arsene Wenger also makes a change in goal, with Wojciech Szczesny coming in for David Ospina.
Alexis Sanchez overcomes his injury problems to play in a strong and attacking Gunners side.
For Middlesbrough, Patrick Bamford - on loan from Chelsea - leads the line but fellow Stamford Bridge loanee Tomas Kalas misses out with injury.
Adam Forshaw in cup-tied and Daniel Ayala is ruled out after picking up a knock in mid-week against Blackpool.
But there is some good news for Aitor Karanka with George Friend to return following illness, while Ryan Fredericks - another player lent to Boro, this time from Tottenham - is also included.
Arsenal side to play Middlesbrough: Szczesny, Chambers, Gabriel, Koscielny, Gibbs, Flamini, Cazorla, Welbeck, Ozil, Alexis, Giroud
Subs: Martinez, Mertesacker, Monreal, Rosicky, Walcott, Coquelin, Akpom
Middlesbrough side to play Arsenal: Mejias, Fredericks, Omeruo, Gibson, Friend, Leadbitter, Clayton, Adomah, Tomlin, Kike, Bamford.
Subs: Ripley, Nsue, Husband, Vossen, Reach, Whitehead, Woodgate