Arsenal v West Brom Preview
With Qualification for champion league spot already secured, Arsenal can relax a bit in their last two league games. Wenger may rest key players so that players get enough rest before the FA cup final against Hull City at Wembley. But, there is still a slim chance for the gunners to finish 3rd in the league if Chelsea slip-up in their last two games. So, Wenger is expected to field a strong lineup atleast for West Brom game and may rest players on the final day match against Norwich City.
Injury News
Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Wenger said: “The same group of players should be available for Sunday. It’s our last home game and you want everybody available and finish with a win. ”
“They (Jack Wilshere and OX) are not ready yet. Alex is in treatment at the moment and not in training. It’s very difficult to give you a time-scale on him at the moment.”
So, Monreal will start as left back while Ramsey will partner Arteta in the midfield. Jenkinson may start too as Sagna has picked up a minor knee injury.
Match Facts
- Arsenal have scored in all 15 previous games against the Baggies in the Barclays Premier League (W10 D3 L2).
- West Brom have drawn four of their five Barclays Premier League games in London this season (L1).
- Arsenal last failed to score in a Premier League game in May back in 2009 (0-0 v Man Utd).
- The Gunners have scored 109 Premier League goals in May, more than any other side.
- Arsenal have scored exactly three goals in each of their last three Premier League games.
Match facts courtesy: Yahoo Sport
Possible starting lineups
Arsenal: Szczesny; Jenkinson, Monreal, Mertesacker, Koscielny; Ramsey, Cazorla, Arteta, Ozil, Podolski; Giroud
West Bromwich Albion: Foster; Jones, Dawson, Olsson, Brunt; Dorrans, Morrison, Amalfitano, Mulumbu; Berahino, Sessegnon
Recent form
Arsenal: DLDWWW
West Bromwich Albion: LDWDLW
Prediction
Routine win for the Gunners.
Arsenal 3 West Brom 1