One of Arsenal’s major January recruits Gabriel Paulista could finally make his Arsenal debut in the Gunners’ FA Cup fifth round tie against Middlesbrough on Sunday. The £13.2m winter signing, has not featured for the first team yet, since his move from Villarreal. Arsene Wenger has been cautious and has given the youngster enough time to settle, with life at the Emirates. Wenger has revealed the 24-year-old is available for Sunday’s match and could start the game finally.
Futher midfielder Aaron Ramsey is out for around two weeks once again, while forward Alexis Sanchez will probably not risked after picking up a knock in the midweek victory over Leicester. Jack Wilshere could return after being out injured for some time now, which would be encouraging for the fans. However, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mikel Arterta, Abou Diaby and Mathieu Debuchy are all unavailble for the visit of the Championship side, at the Emirates.