Gooners get big boost for Sunday

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2 years ago

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Arsenal are in good shape for the clash with the Hammers on Sunday with even long term absentee Takehiro Toiyasu apparently ready to return for his first start in three months.

The London Evening Standard claims his is set for an appearance at the London Stadium having been missing since January when he picked up an injury but he did come off the bench in last week’s win over Manchester United.

Arsenal will definitely be able to play Bukayo Saka on Sunday, who has shrugged off a knock from the win over United. the game, but manager Mik

el Arteta says he has recovered well and that he is expected to be included in the team.

The Hammers have picked up no further injuries from the game against Eintracht Frankfurt although Craig Dawson is suspended for the game having seen red in the match at Chelsea last weekend.

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Nuno; Odegaard, Elneny, Xhaka; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli.

Sunday 4.30pm GMT, Sky Sports

Venue: London Stadium

Referee: Chris Kavanagh

Arsenal squad from: Leno, Ramsdale, Okonkwo; Cedric, Gabriel, Holding, Tavares, Tomiyasu, White; Elneny, Lokonga, Odegaard, Patino, Saka, Smith Rowe, Xhaka; Lacazette, Martinelli, Nketiah and Pepe.