The Gunners are currently two points behind leaders Liverpool in the table but can return to the top by beating the Hammers.

Predicted Line-up:

David Raya has been an undisputed choice in goal for most of the season and he is expected to don the gloves ahead of Aaron Ramsdale again.

In front of him, it should be the same back four from the Liverpool draw. Ben White , William Saliba , Gabriel Magalhaes and Oleksandr Zinchenko are nailed-on starters.

There will be an enforced change in the centre of the park with Kai Havertz suspended. We anticipate Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to be accompanied by Emile Smith Rowe .

Smith Rowe had a good outing against Sheffield United in his previous start with an assist but got himself injured soon after. The club graduate could get the nod in central midfield.

Further forward, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus should retain their places but Gabriel Martinelli could be dropped amid his inconsistent league form. Leandro Trossard is likely to start on the left wing.

Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Smith Rowe ; Saka, Odegaard, Trossard; Jesus.

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