Arsenal vs West Bromwich Albion – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Sreya

Arsenal vs West Bromwich Albion – Arsenal hosts West Bromwich Albion at the Emirates on 25th September, Monday in a crucial English Premier League fixture.

Arsenal secured a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge in their last Premier League game, in a well-rounded performance by Arsene Wenger’s side. The Gunners have seven points and are placed twelfth in the league standings.

West Bromwich Albion are tenth in the standings with eight points, having failed to win any of their last three matches, after winning the first two games of the season.

Team News

Santi Cazorla, Francis Coquelin and Danny Welbeck are sidelined through injuries for the home side while Jake Livermore will face a late fitness test. Both clubs have no suspension concerns.

Arsenal Possible Starting Lineup: Petr Cech, Shokdran Mustafi, Laurent Koscielny, Nacho Monreal, Hector Bellerin, Granit Xhaka, Aaron Ramsey, Sead Kolasinac, Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil, Alex Iwobi, Alexandre Lacazette.

West Bromwich Albion Possible Starting Lineup: Ben Foster, Craig Dawson, Gareth McAuley, Jonny Evans, Kirtan Gibbs, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Gareth Barry, Matt Philipps, Jake Livermore, Jay Rodriguez, Salomon Rondon.

“West Brom have the culture of the Premier League, a manager who knows how the league works. They are very strong on set-pieces, solid defensively – it’s tough to score against them.”

– Arsene Wenger, Arsenal.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Arsenal vs West Bromwich Albion H2H Stats, Arsenal have won three and lost two of their last five matches against West Bromwich Albion.

Arsenal have won their last seven home matches in the Premier League and are the favorites tonight, having won their last six home games against West Bromwich Albion, keeping a clean sheet in five of those six games.

West Bromwich Albion have failed to win ten of their last eleven away games. Arsenal are the clear favourites tonight and are likely to win 2-0 tonight.