(4-2-3-1) Gabriel Jesus and Nwaneri back in the XI”, Predicted Arsenal line up vs West Ham – as Arteta vows to return back to winning ways
(4-2-3-1) Gabriel Jesus and Nwaneri back in the XI”, Predicted Arsenal line up vs West Ham – as Arteta vows to return back to winning ways
Arsenal have fewer injury problems than before the international break to the delight of manager Mikel Arteta. His side face West Ham on Saturday as both teams come off the back of impressive wins.
The Gunners won 5-1 against Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Whereas West Ham beat Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday in an impressive, and much-needed, 2-0 win. It eased the pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui, whose job is under threat due to the poor start to the season. The game kicks off at 5.30 pm on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium and Arsenal could be without a big name for the match which would provide a major boost to the Hammers.
Arsenal injury news
The Gunners could be without up to three players for the game against West Ham with the first being Ben White who recently underwent surgery on his knee after deliberation over whether he should go under the knife. Mikel Arteta said last week: “Ben is going to be out for months. We had to make a decision in the last few weeks, unfortunately. It got to a point where we had to protect the player, and we decided to do the surgery.”
Takehiro Tomiyasu also remains out injured after he suffered a setback earlier in November which meant that his time out has been extended. He was injured in pre-season and could still be out for some time. Arteta said: “Tomiyasu is going to be out for a bit. He’s going away for a few weeks to change his environment because it’s been really tough for him. We’re going to give him the best opportunity to try and unlock something, but I think we need to be patient.”
Finally, what could be a major blow for Arsenal as defender Gabriel felt some discomfort during their 5-1 win against Sporting CP on Tuesday night making him a doubt for the West Ham match.
Arteta said after the game: “We don’t know because he said he was feeling some discomfort.” Gabriel will be assessed ahead of the game with the hope that he will be fit to play.
Arsenal players out: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White
Arsenal players in doubt: Gabriel
West Ham injury news
The Hammers have a relatively-healthy squad this season as the only long-term injury remains to be new signing striker Niclas Fullkrug who is dealing with a calf issue. He may not be out for too much longer however as Lopetegui said: “Niclas is improving, but he’s still out and is not ready for Newcastle.”
