Arsenal will host West Ham United in the opening game of the Barclays Premier League at Emirates Stadium.
Kick-Off: 13:30 BST
Date: Sunday, 9th August, 2015
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
- Alexis Sanchez and David Ospina both are unavailable following their international duty at Copa America.
- Duo midfielders Jack Wilshere and Tomas Rosicky are both out. While striker Danny Welbeck is expected to return from his knee injury next week.
- Arsene Wenger is expected to start with a similar lineup as of last game against Chelsea. Read Full Team News!
West Ham
- Duo attackers Andy Carroll and Enner Valencia are on the sidelines due to injury.
- Joey O'Brien and Winston Reid are doubtful for this clash.
- Carl Jenkinson will miss this game as he is ineligible to play against his parent club.
- Dimitri Payet and Angelo Ogbonna are likely to make their debuts against the Gunners.
- Pedro Obiang will be on the bench due to lack of fitness.
Stats:
- Arsenal are unbeaten against West Ham since 2006-2007 season.
- Arsenal have won their last six matches against West Ham.
- Arsenal have lost only two of their last 37 home games in Premier League.
- The Gunners have kept five clean sheets in their last seven Premier League games against the Hammers.
Prediction:
Arsenal 2 – 1 West Ham, Aaron Ramsey on the score sheet.
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