Mikel Arteta has revealed why he chose Piero Hincapie to replace Gabriel in Arsenal ’s backline for the north London derby against Tottenham.

Gabriel has been ruled out for “weeks” after he picked up an injury on international duty with Brazil.

The Gunners go head-to-head with their fierce rivals this afternoon as visiting manager Thomas Frank gets his first competitive taste of the fixture at the Emirates Stadium.

Hincapie, a loan arrival from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, has struggled for fitness in the early stages of his Arsenal career, but he is given the nod to partner William Saliba in the heart of the home defence this afternoon.

The Ecuadorian has played just five times this term in all competitions for his new side, but now he gets the opportunity to start in cen

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