'What is this?' – Arsenal fans were surprised by Mikel Arteta's unusual XI with four regular starters on the bench

Mikel Arteta left Arsenal fans confused with a much-changed starting XI to face Nottingham Forest.

Jorginho and Gabriel Jesus were among five changes to the starting line-up for the Gunners' last game against Chelsea fifteen days ago.

Arteta runs out ben white for the match after the defender underwent surgery on a knee injury.

Meanwhile, Declan RiceThomas Partey, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz everyone has fallen to the bench.

Next to Jorginho and Jesus, Ricardo CalafioriMikel Merino and Leandro Trossard He will also join the Emirates Stadium team.

Reacting to the team's news on social media, one fan wrote: “What is this?”

Another added: “Good joke, now post the real lineup.”

A third follower also commented: “I hope Arteta knows what he's doing.”

Meanwhile, one more said: “Sorry, what?”

Jorginho is making just his fourth league appearance of the season and his first from the start in over a month.

As for Jesus, he has made just one start in his nine league games so far this season.

However, Arteta's side will be back in action in midweek, with a trip to face Sporting in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

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A win against Forest would first close the gap with Liverpool and city ​​of manchester in the title race.

Meanwhile, Forest comes into the match level on points with their opponents.

Nuno Espirito Santo's team is just one place away from fifth place after a good start to the season.

Forest have only lost twice in the league this season, but were defeated by Newcastle the last time.