Arsenal will aim to continue their three-match winning streak in the Premier League when they host West Ham United this afternoon.
The Gunners registered a 2-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium last weekend.
They struggled to break the deadlock until Mikel Merino’s heroics off the bench as a makeshift striker.
The Spanish midfielder scored a quick-fire brace to seal a victory. Arsenal are now eight points behind leaders Liverpool, but they have a game in hand.
A win over the Hammers can pile extra pressure on the Reds ahead of their tricky game at Manchester City tomorrow.
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Line-up:
David Raya has been an undisputed starter in the Premier League this season, keeping nine clean sheets. He will be eyeing another shut-out.
The defence could see one change with Jurrien Timber being rested. Manager Mikel Arteta said Ben White is ‘ready to play‘ and he could start at right-back.
William Saliba is expected to partner Gabriel Magalhaes in the heart of the backline. Myles Lewis-Skelly should continue at left-back ahead of Riccardo Calafiori.
Thomas Partey was far from his best against the Foxes last weekend.
The Ghanaian was prone to losing possession in the number six role. The Foxes almost scored from one of his errors. Jorginho may get the nod to start over Partey.
The rest of the midfield should stay the same. Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice are poised to start. The duo have extra attacking responsibility in the absence of a specialist striker.
Ethan Nwaneri was simply sensational on the right wing last weekend. He won 12 duels and completed six dribbles last weekend, aside from his crucial assist.
The youngster was also unlucky to hit the woodwork twice. He is expected to continue as the right-sided winger.
Raheem Sterling was poor on the left wing and could be dropped. Leandro Trossard is expected to start.
Merino is a no-brainer solution as the main striker, having scored two unexpected goals off the bench last weekend. The Spaniard has the chance to make the position his own.
How Arsenal could line up vs West Ham
Stats from Sofascore.com
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