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Olivier Giroud and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain start for Arsenal vs. Barca

Arsenal have named a strong side to take on Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16.

Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny are in the centre of defence, with Gabriel ruled out, and Alexis Sanchez starts against his old side with right-back Hector Bellerin.

Up front, the Gunners opted for Olivier Giroud with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the right.

Barcelona have also named a strong side, with only Claudio Bravio dropping out for regular cup goalkeeper Marc Andre ter Stegen.

Up front, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar continue their fruitful partnership.

Barcelona also have a strong bench with Bravo, Munir, Sergi Roberto, Adriano, Aleix Vidal, Jeremy Mathieu and former Gunners defender Thomas Vermaelen.