Date: Sunday 11th February, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm
Stadium London Stadium
Referee Craig Pawson (England)
Goal Scorer:
West Ham
Davod Moyes does not have too many problems with his squad, with Lucas Paqueta and Michail Antonio the only confirmed absentees ahead of Sunday’s game against Arsenal. Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola was withdrawn in the second half with a head injury, but the Frenchman should return to the fold for this clash.
Moyes will probably name an unchanged lineup from their morale-sapping defeat away to Manchester United, meaning Maxwel Cornet will remain in his left-sided attacking role for now. Similarly, Nayef Aguerd continues to work his way through reclaiming his form and partnership with Kurt Zouma at the back.
James Ward-Prowse will also keep featuring in that advanced role in the attacking third, with Tomas Soucek and Edson Alvarez likely to feature in central midfield again.
With Mohammed Kudus also somewhat recovering from his AFCON journey, the Ghanaian will want to perform strongly to mark his true return. With him playing on the right side of the attack, Jarrod Bowen will continue to lead the line for the Hammers, hoping to maintain his excellent record against big sides.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Cornet; Bowen
Arsenal
Much like David Moyes, Mikel Arteta might have named an unchanged side himself had it not been for one critical injury Arsenal had in the clash against Liverpool. Oleksandr Zinchenko went off at half-time with another calf problem, as his replacement, Jakub Kiwior, put in a tremendous shift in the second half.
However, Arteta will have Takehiro Tomiyasu available for selection since returning from his AFC Asian Cup journey with Japan. The versatile defender remains the manager’s preferred choice to replace Zinchenko at left-back against West Ham.
Regarding injuries, Fabio Vieira, Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey are all out of contention. Arteta downplayed the significance of Gabriel Jesus’ fresh knee trouble and insisted the striker could miss only a few days.
Hence, Arteta may not take an unwanted risk with the Brazilian against the Hammers, as his formula to play Kai Havertz in the No .9 role worked wonders. Considering the German will start up front, the manager may not change his midfield or front three for the West Ham encounter.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Ben White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Rice, Jorginho; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Prediction: West Ham United 1-2 Arsenal
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