Gabriel and Thomas Partey are both in contention to start for Arsenal at West Ham (Image: Getty)
have come out swinging with thumping wins over and Sporting since the end of the international break.
Next up is a trip to as the Gunners look to continue fighting their way up the table. head into the weekend nine points off the pace, but will have a talented group of players to choose from at the London Stadium.
Here, Express Sport takes you through how the league’s fourth-place side is likely to line up…
Arsenal’s predicted XI vs West Ham (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Raya
David Raya has played every minute in the and Champions League so far this season, with back-up options Neto and Tommy Setford hardly getting a look-in.
Defence: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori
‘s main defensive concern surrounds the fitness of Gabriel Magalhaes. The Brazilian was forced off late in the Sporting game and Arteta is yet to provide specifics about his condition. But he seemed to be in good spirits on the bench and walked onto the pitch to celebrate after the final whistle, suggesting that a speedy comeback should be in the offing.
With Ben White still out, Jurrien Timber is a shoo-in to continue at right-back, with on the left. Meanwhile William Saliba is one of the first names on the team sheet in central defence.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has ground to make up on Premier League leaders Liverpool (Image: Getty)
Midfield: Odegaard, Partey, Rice
Martin Odegaard was a huge miss for during his time out injured, and it is no coincidence to have seen their form pick up since his return. The Norwegian is set to feature in a midfield three with Declan Rice, but the third player is up for debate.
The Gunners paid big money to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad this summer. While he could be a fixture of Arteta’s midfield in years to come, Thomas Partey is still marginally ahead in the pecking order and should get the nod.
Attack: Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
has racked up 12 goal contributions in 11 games so far this term, making him untouchable on the right flank. has not been quite so productive, but his goal against Sporting last time out should be enough to see him retain his spot up front against West Ham.
Of the three attacking positions, the left-wing spot is where things are most likely to be shaken up. Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard are both in the frame, and although Martinelli has not been at his very best this season, he may just have done enough to keep his Belgian team-mate at bay for now.