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Date: Thursday 28th December, 2023
Time: 9:15 pm
Stadium  Emirates Stadium
Referee   Michael Oliver (England)
Goal Scorer:

Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has no fresh concerns with his players, as he could welcome a few back into his matchday squad. Mohamed Elneny and Jorginho could return to the setup after missing a few games through respective fitness issues.

Some unconfirmed reports stated Thomas Partey was close to a return. But even if that is the case, Arteta is unlikely to select the midfielder so soon. The midfield is where they are missing most players, as Arsenal will be without Kai Havertz after he picked his fifth booking of the season.

Leandro Trossard should ideally replace the German in the middle of the park to partner with Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. Beyond that, Arteta may keep everyone from his starting eleven from Anfield, with Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba marshalling the central defensive zone.

Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus should all start up front for Arsenal. Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe could provide some firepower off the bench alongside Reiss Nelson. But beyond that, the Gunners have weak depth in defence, with only Jakub Kiwior and Cedric in a position to replace some of the starters.

Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Ben White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Trossard; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

West Ham
David Moyes does not have too many concerns before the visit to Arsenal. Michail Antonio is the only confirmed absentee for this tip, although there are doubts about Nayef Aguerd and Maxwel Cornet. The former did not start against Manchester United, which might remain the case in the next game.

Konstantinos Mavropanos had a shaky game against Manchester United. But Moyes will hope he is pumped up ahead of the visit to his former side. Alongside Kurt Zouma, the duo will operate at the heart of the defence. Vladimir Coufal and Emerson are best placed to start in the full-back roles.

Moyes might name an unchanged lineup from their previous game, meaning Edson Alvarez and Tomas Soucek will retain their places in central midfield. James Ward-Prowse will continue to operate in the No.10 role and provide the creative spark for the attackers.

In that aspect, Lucas Paqueta remains a significant threat for Arsenal, with the Brazilian operating from the left side. Mohammed Kudus will come in from the right as Bowen will keep his spot in the No.9 role, and Moyes will hope to see England International continue his goalscoring form.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Areola; Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta; Bowen

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