It's been a rough start to the season for Arsenal fans, but the same can be said for West Bromwich Albion. Expectations for the Gunners were obviously much different, but neither has impressed thus far, and they will want to end their domestic losing streak today.
Arsenal travels to the Hawthorns fresh off a 2-0 victory mid-week against Borussia Dortmund, which guaranteed them a place in the knockout stage of the Champions League.
That victory should give the side some confidence ahead of their travels today, but their domestic form has been far from pleasant.
Arsene Wenger's side was defeated at home their last time out against a Manchester United outfit that is struggling with a number of injuries. Prior to that match at the Emirates, the Gunners threw away a one goal lead late in the match against Swansea City.
With only 17 points from 12 matches played in the Premier League, Arsenal needs to go on a run if they are to finish in the top four yet again. In order to earn three more points today, they will have to do so with some fresh new injuries.
Jack Wilshere has been ruled out for three months after undergoing ankle surgery. Joining the Englishman on the sidelines is Mikel Arteta who picked up a calf injury against Borussia Dortmund which will likely force him out of the squad for up to six weeks.
Yaya Sanogo who started against the German side and scored will also not feature on Saturday due to a calf injury. In his absence, Olivier Giroud could find himself back in the mix, while Danny Welbeck is facing a late fitness test after missing Wednesday's match.
West Brom has some inconsistencies of their own that they need to sort out, and they too are coming off consecutive league defeats.
The Baggies' fans will be hopeful to see Saido Berahino on the pitch, although he may be in some trouble after reportedly being arrested for drunk-driving. Along with his uncertainty, the hosts will also likely be without James Morrison who has been battling a stomach bug.
From their last seven meetings with Arsenal in the Premier League, West Brom hasn't managed to win any, while losing five and drawing two. Meanwhile, all of Arsenal's victories in the current campaign have come against clubs who are currently 14th or lower in the league standings. Oddly enough, West Brom us 13th in the league table.
West Brom vs Arsenal team sheets
West Brom's lineup: Foster, Wisdom, Lescott, Dawson, Pocognoli, Gardner, Mulumbu, Brunt, Dorrans, Sessègnon, Berahino
Arsenal's lineup: Martinez, Chambers, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Flamini, Ramsey, Welbeck, Alexis, Cazorla, Giroud
West Brom's bench: Myhill, McAuley, Gamboa, Baird, Anichebe, Ideye, Samaras
Arsenal's bench: Macey, Gibbs, Bellerin, Rosicky, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Campbell, Podolski
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