Kachunga in line to look for capital gains

out of the Man City game into the Arsenal game,” said Wagner.

“We will have to take our performance to the next level to have the chance to pick up some points.

“I have no concerns about our fitness, but sometimes it makes sense to bring fresh legs into our group.

“We have several options, and will decide after training.

“Everyone is aware about Arsenal’s home record and our away record, so it looks like our chances aren’t the highest, but on Wednesday evening this doesn’t count.”

Arsenal haven’t lost at home in all competitions this season, while Town haven’t won away since the opening day of the season at Crystal Palace.

“We now have two further chances where we like to improve our away record, the first at Arsenal (and then on Saturday at Everton),” added Wagner.

“The first thing is – like City – to focus on ourselves and do our homework about how we can cause them some problems.”

Elias Kachunga looks the man most likely to immediately benefit from Van La Parra’s Town suspension.

The 25-year-old appears the front-runner to replace the banned Dutchman in the starting line-up at Arsenal.

Kachunga is looking for his first goal of the season – after being leading scorer last term – and may well get the opportunity at the Emirates Stadium after being on the bench for the defeat by City.

While head coach Wagner says he won’t make up his mind on the starting XI until after training today, three of his midfield options – Kasey Palmer, Joe Lolley and Abdelhamid Sabiri – are unlikely to make the frame, having played in a behind-closeddoors Under 23 friendly against