Predicted Arsenal XI to face West Brom in the Premier League
Arsenal travel to the Hawthorns to take on a struggling West Brom. The Gunners climbed up to 13th in the Premier League standings with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Brighton on Tuesday night, thanks to a second-half strike from Alexandre Lacazette.
The Gunners finally seem to be getting their act together after a dismal start to the season, including a 3-1 triumph over London rivals Chelsea. Mikel Arteta’s side will be hopeful of continuing their impressive turnaround when they make the trip to the Hawthorns to face a struggling West Brom on Saturday night.
West Brom are currently second-bottom in the standings with only a solitary win from their 16 games so far. The Baggies face an uphill task against the Gunners following a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Leeds United in the midweek fixture.
Team News
Gabriel Magalhaes is unavailable for selection after contracting Covid-19 while David Luiz and Willian still on the comeback trail from their respective injuries. Thomas Partey is ruled out for the weekend trip to West Brom with a thigh injury.
Probable Arsenal XI vs West Brom
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Bernd Leno (GK)
The German has committed a few errors this season but should retain his place as the undisputed first-choice between the sticks after a clean sheet against Brighton.
Kieran Tierney (LB)
The Scottish international has been one of the bright sparks for the Gunners at the back this season and should once again find himself among the starters for his one.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles (RB)
Hector Bellerin had a poor game against Brighton and Arteta might as well hand the academy graduate a start on Saturday.
Pablo Mari (CB)
The Brazilian has really stepped up in the absence of Gabriel and David Luiz and Arteta should hand him a start once again this weekend.
Rob Holding (CB)
The Englishman has been one of the most consistent performers for Arsenal this season and deserves to have no speculation over his role as a regular starter.
Granit Xhaka (CDM)
The Swiss international hasn’t been at his best this season and will be expected to raise his levels after a drab display against Brighton in the midweek win.
Dani Ceballos (CM)
Elneny offered very little in the last game, so Arteta might as well rotate his squad and hand the Real Madrid loanee an opportunity to impress.
Emile Smith-Rowe (CAM)
The young attacking midfielder has made a positive impression in the last couple of fixtures and Arteta should continue to back him with regular game time.
Gabriel Martinelli (LW)
The youngster’s return from injury has handed an obvious boost to Arsenal’s attack and he deserves another start after making a telling contribution in the last couple of games.
Bukayo Saka (RW)
The academy graduate was one of the best players on the pitch in the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Brighton and should definitely start against West Brom on Saturday.
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Alexandre Lacazette (ST)
The Frenchman emerged as the super-sub to grab Arsenal’s winner in the last game and Arteta should consider handing him a start ahead of Aubameyang, who has continued to struggle for goals.
