West Ham go into tonight’s game just six points clear of the relegation zone, a gap that could be halved if results go against us this evening.
Without a win in six, the last thing the team needs is a trip to Arsenal.
The Gunners are in equally poor form but will be up for the fight tonight as they look to close the gap on the top four.
Slaven Bilic has been speaking about the availability of a number of players prior to tonight’s game.
Firstly, Mark Noble will be returning to the squad after missing out last weekend with a knock. He’s a welcome replacement for the injured for Pedro Obiang.
Attacker Michail Antonio may also be involved after recovering from a hamstring injury.
West Ham have been without Diafra Sakho since late November but the striker has been taking part in training recently and is chomping at the bit for some minutes and he could make the bench this evening.
Bilic has also confirmed that Aaron Cresswell will miss the next few games after coming off injured against Hull.
As for Arsenal, they will be missing Laurent Koscielny in defence after he came off at half-time last weekend. Gabriel is expected to fill-in.
With Petr Cech already sidelined, Arsenal have also lose backup ‘keeper David Ospina to a back injury, meaning third-choice stopper Emiliano Martinez will make his first Premier League start of the season in goal.
Ahead of tonight’s London derby, here’s one last look at our West Ham predicted line-up.
