Arsenal will be aiming for a second-straight Premier League win when they face West Ham United at the London Stadium this evening.
The Gunners have been in superb form since the international break with victories against Nottingham Forest and Sporting CP in all competitions.
They are nine points adrift of league leaders Liverpool, but have the chance to reduce the deficit before the Reds host Manchester City on Sunday.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Line-up:
David Raya has been an undisputed starter for the league and European games. The Spaniard is guaranteed to keep his place in goal. He will be eyeing back-to-back clean sheets in the top-flight for the first time since August.
Gabriel Magalhaes suffered a knock during the closing stages of the 5-1 win versus Sporting CP. Manager Mikel Arteta did not provide a clear update yesterday. However, we fully expect him to return to the XI for the London derby.
The Brazil international, who is close to signing a new long-term contract, should partner William Saliba in central defence with Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori occupying the right and left-back positions.
There could be a solitary change in the centre of the park with Thomas Partey making way for Mikel Merino. Partey has been in good form lately, but Arsenal need to be cautious over his injury record.
