Arsene Wenger has named his team for the match against West Brom this afternoon. The Gunners welcome Tony Pulis’ men to the Emirates knowing that nothing less than a win will do.
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Matchday: Match Preview – Team News – Betting Preview
Match: Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion
Stadium: Emirates Stadium
Kick-Off (GMT): Mon 26 Dec 15:00
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Arsene Wenger has made a couple of changes to the side which lost to Manchester City last week, with the absence of Theo Walcott being the biggest. It’s unclear why the Englishman will miss out but his place has been taken by Olivier Giroud.
Petr Cech continues in goal behind Hector Bellerin, Gabriel Paulista and Laurent Koscielny but there is a change at left-back with Kieran Gibbs coming in for Nacho Monreal.
Granit Xhaka and Francis Coquelin continue alongside each other in midfield but the big changes come up front. Theo Walcott will miss the match with Olivier Giroud coming into the starting lineup. The Frenchman will be supported by Alexis Sanchez and Alex Iwobi out wide and Mesut Özil in midfield. Aaron Ramsey and Jeffe Reine-Adelaide get places on the Arsenal bench.
Arsenal Lineup:
Petr Cech
Hector Bellerin
Laurent Koscielny
Gabriel Paulista
Kieran Gibbs
Granit Xhaka
Francis Coquelin
Alexis Sanchez
Mesut Özil
Alex Iwobi
Olivier Giroud
Subs: Ospina, Holding, Monreal, Ramsey, Elneny, Perez, Reine-Adelaide
West Brom Lineup:
Ben Foster
Craig Dawson
Gareth McAuley
Jonny Evans
Allan Nom
Claudio Yacob
Darren Fletcher
Chris Brunt
Nacer Chadli
Matt Phillips
Salomon Rondon
Subs: Myhill, Olsson, Robson-Kanu, Morrison, Gardner, McClean, Galloway