Ramsey sits out north London derby with groin issue

Aaron Ramsey wasn't named in Arsenal's squad for Saturday's north London derby due to what the club described as a "minor groin problem."

The in-form Welshman's absence meant the nucleus of Arsene Wenger's lineup for the Tottenham Hotspur test comprised of Mohamed Elneny, Granit Xhaka, and Jack Wilshere.

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Toby Alderweireld wasn't named in Spurs' matchday throng for the clash after making his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury in Wednesday's 2-0 FA Cup replay victory over League Two's Newport County. There was a place on Mauricio Pochettino's bench for Lucas Moura, the £25-million January arrival from Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal travelled to Tottenham's temporary digs of Wembley having won at the ground in each of its last nine matches there, including three FA Cup finals. Spurs haven't lost a Premier League home match against the Gunners since March 2014.