Arsenal’s Expected Lineup Against West Ham as Mikel Arteta Approaches the Match with Caution
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is facing some tough decisions as he prepares his starting XI for the upcoming match against West Ham. After a fantastic 3-1 victory over Liverpool, Arsenal is in a positive mood and firmly back in the title race.
Arteta is eager to seek revenge against West Ham, who halted their title challenge last season and secured an away victory over Arsenal in December. Express Sport has analyzed how the Gunners may line up for the upcoming game.
Goalkeeper David Raya is expected to continue after an impressive display against Liverpool. The defense is likely to feature Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, and Tomiyasu, with a dilemma at left-back due to the uncertainty surrounding Oleksandr Zinchenko’s fitness.
Takehiro Tomiyasu is a potential replacement, considering his defensive prowess. In midfield, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, and Jorginho are expected to feature after their strong performances against Liverpool.
Up top, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are likely starters, while Arteta faces a tough decision regarding the striker position. Kai Havertz’s strong performance against Liverpool presents a compelling case for his selection, although Gabriel Jesus is also in contention.
Considering the upcoming busy schedule for Arsenal, Arteta may opt to prioritize Havertz’s fitness and stick with him against a tall West Ham defense. Arteta will need to carefully consider these factors as he finalizes his lineup for the match against West Ham.
