Arsenal face a potentially challenging fixture against West Ham this evening as they aim to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. With Mikel Arteta’s side currently sitting one point behind second-placed Manchester City, and nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool, securing a win is crucial for their pursuit of second place in the league. A victory would also position them well ahead of the highly anticipated clash between Liverpool and City on Sunday.
After recent victories over Nottingham Forest and Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League, Arsenal are looking to extend their winning run and earn back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since before the October international break. However, Arteta may have to contend with several injury concerns as he prepares his squad for the trip to the London Stadium.
Injury Update:
- Gabriel Magalhães is a major doubt after sustaining a knock in the final moments of Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Sporting Lisbon. Arteta confirmed the club will “wait and see” on Gabriel’s fitness ahead of the match.
- Ben White continues his recovery from a knee injury, having undergone a minor procedure earlier this month, and will miss the fixture.
- Takehiro Tomiyasu is also expected to be unavailable for the West Ham clash due to an injury.
Arsenal Squad for West Ham (Available Players):
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | David Raya, Neto |
| Defenders | William Saliba, Jurrien Timber, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Riccardo Calafiori |
| Midfielders | Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, Jorginho, Martin Ødegaard, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Miles Lewis-Skelly |
| Forwards | Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard |
Unavailable for West Ham Match:
| Player | Injury Status |
|---|---|
| Ben White | Knee injury (minor procedure) |
| Gabriel Magalhães | Injury doubt (knock) |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | Injury (exact details unspecified) |
Arsenal will need to adjust their plans as they face West Ham without some key players. Arteta’s squad will aim to stay in the hunt for a top-four finish, but with several important fixtures ahead, including the clash with Liverpool and City, maintaining momentum will be essential.
