Yahoo Sports Arsenal vs West Brom: Premier League prediction, team news, line-ups, start time, live, TV, head to head, odds
West Brom travel to the Emirates on Monday looking to reopen old wounds from their last meeting with Arsenal.
Tony Pulis’ sides rarely have as impressive a record in north London as they do when they host Arsenal but if they can repeat the physicality that secured them a 3-1 win at the Hawthorns in March.
That match arguably brought the nadir of Arsene Wenger’s reign, as planes trailing messages demanding backing and sacking for the manager hovered above Sandwell whilst Arsenal were being outmuscled and outclassed on the pitch.
However, West Brom - who have taken a point more than the Gunners from their opening five fixtures - have not won at the Emirates in seven years, losing on every visit since.
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Start time
Arsenal host West Brom at the Emirates Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 8pm on Monday, September 25.
TV and live online coverage
The match will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting from 7pm. Alternatively, you can follow all the build-up and action from 7pm with Standard Sport’s London Football live blog.
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Team news
Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are both in contention to start after missing the start of last week’s 0-0 draw at Chelsea.
Ozil has returned to training after his knee became inflamed whilst Sanchez, who came off the bench at Stamford Bridge, gained further match fitness in Wednesday’s 1-0 EFL Cup third round win over Doncaster.
Both are in line to replace Alex Iwobi and Danny Welbeck in the side, the latter ruled out until after October’s international break with a groin strain.
Francis Coquelin and Calum Chambers will also be absent until at least the visit to Watford on October 14. Jack Wilshere came through 90 minutes against Doncaster but is unlikely to be ready for the step up to Premier League action.
Pulis has a number of doubts in his midfield, with Nacer Chadli (knock) and Oliver Burke (hamstring) among those who will require fitness tests. Former Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs is likely to start at left-back but Jake Livermore is a doubt after the Albion manager gave him time off.
Predicted line-ups
Arsenal starting XI: Cech; Koscielny, Mustafi, Monreal; Bellerin, Ramsey, Xhaka, Kolasinac; Ozil, Sanchez; Lacazette
West Brom starting XI: Foster; Dawson, Hegazi, Evans, Gibbs; Krychowiak, Barry; Brunt, Morrison, Phillips; Rodriguez
Head to head
Prediction
Betting odds (via betfair)
Arsenal to win: 3/10
West Brom to win: 9/1
Draw: 9/2
Click here to place a bet. Odds correct as of September 21 at 2pm.
