Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was happy to give Kieran Gibbs a start in their victory over Bolton Wanderers.
It was the England hopeful's first full start of the season.
Wenger told arsenal.com: "It was not in preference because Clichy played very well but we go into two months where we play every three days so I rotate sometimes one or two players. I want Gibbs to get back to full fitness. It was his first full game."
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