West Ham team news
For the hosts, Mohammed Kudus remains suspended as he serves the final game of his five-match ban.
Edson Alvarez returns from a two-match suspension, while Niclas Fullkrug isn’t expected to recover in time from his calf problem.
Jean-Clair Todibo suffered a knock against Newcastle on Monday night and could be out for this evening’s clash, which could see former Gunner Dinos Mavropanos start against his former employers.
Arsenal team news
The main worry for Arsenal fans is the fitness of Gabriel Magalhaes after he was forced off against Sporting midweek.
Mikel Arteta may opt not to risk the Brazilian this evening with a midweek clash with Manchester United in the back of his mind.
Kieran Tierney returned from a hamstring issue on Tuesday night, meaning only Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are out for the Gunners.
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The Gunners go into this evening’s clash fresh from thrashing Sporting 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Mikel Arteta’s men seem to have turned a corner after a difficult month with key players back at full fitness.
Arsenal sit 5th in the Premier League table ahead of kick-off – 9 points behind leaders Liverpool.
The Gunners will be hoping to close the gap on the table toppers ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster clash between title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City.
But they face a West Ham side eyeing back-to-back wins after the Irons picked up an eye-opening 2-0 win away at Newcastle on Monday night.
It was a huge three points for under-fire boss Julen Lopetegui as he looks to secure his spot in the Hammers dugout after a poor start to his rein as boss.
