Arsenal may have put in a convincing display against AC Milan on Thursday but will a tired team return to their shambolic worst against Watford?

Arsene Wenger has a big choice to make on Sunday. He either rotates and saves his strongest starting XI for the second leg of Arsenal’s Europa League clash against AC Milan, or he recognises that every Premier League match is a must-win now and fields the same side.

It’s a tough choice to make but it’s all part of being a football manager.

Monreal is still out for the match against Watford, as is Bellerin, and Kolasinac is a doubt.

Obviously, Alexandre Lacazette is still sidelined after undergoing knee surgery last month.

How will the team line-up on Sunday?

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Midfield

MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 08: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro on March 8, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro on March 8, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Jack Wilshere, Granit Xhaka and Aaron Ramsey were all solid against Milan and, although Wenger could rest one or two of them, I reckon he might want to keep some consistency in the side until the end of the season.

Every league game is a must-win match now so only his strongest midfield will do.

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