Team Updated! (Aubameyang on bench)

Match Details

Premier League 2020-21
Arsenal vs West Bromwich Albion
Emirates Stadium
May 9, 2021
11:30 PM IST

Preview

Arsenal will be looking to continue their efforts of finishing inside the top 10 when they take on West Bromwich Albion at home on Sunday. The Gunners are currently placed 10th in the Premier League table with 49 points. A good run of form in the remaining games can help them overtake Leeds United and Everton by the end of the season. Their overall recent form hasnt been that good as they have won only twice in their last five Premier League matches. But the Gunners won their previous match against Newcastle United by a comfortable 2-0 margin and they will look to carry that momentum into this game. West Bromwich, on the other hand, dont have much to play for as they are certain to be relegated. They are placed 19th in the table with 26 points, 10 points behind Burnley who are placed at the 17th position. That looks like too much of a gap to close down with only four more matches in the season to go. They have come up with good defensive performances in the last two matches, though. They have drawn against Aston Villa and the Wolves in the last two games, and they will be looking to come up with the same fighting spirit in this match.

Injuries and Suspensions

Arsenal
Injured: None
Suspended/Unavailable: None
Doubtful: Granit Xhaka, David Luiz

West Bromwich Albion
Injured: Branislav Ivanovic, Robert Snodgrass
Suspended/Unavailable: None
Doubtful: None

Confirmed starting lineups

Arsenal
Leno; Chambers, Holding, Gabriel; Willian, Elneny; Saka, Ceballos, Smith Rowe, Pepe; Martinelli

West Bromwich Albion
Johnstone; Ajayi, Bartley, Townsend; Furlong, Gallagher, Yokuslu, Phillips; Pereira, Robinson; Diagne

Top Picks

Gabriel Martinelli: The young forward accounted for an assist in the last game against Newcastle United. He was seen in excellent form last season and has done well in the limited opportunities this time as well. Martinelli will be leading Arsenals line of attack in this match.

Bukayo Saka: The youngster has impressed everyone this season with his blistering speed and near flawless dribbling ability. Saka has five goals and two assists to his name in this Premier League season and will look to add more to his tally in this match.

Matheus Pereira: He has undoubtedly been West Bromwichs best player this season. The young forward has scored a total of nine goals along with assisting five times.

Other Important Players (Premier League 2020-21)

Callum Robinson | 5 Goals

Mbaye Diagne | 3 Goals, 2 Assists

Nicolas Pepe | 5 Goals, 1 Assist

Captaincy Options (in order of priority)

Gabriel Martinelli
Matheus Pereira
Bukayo Saka