Arsenal Vs West Ham United: Predicted starting XI

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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 13: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on December 13, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

Arsenal host West Ham United in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. Here is the Gunners’ predicted starting XI.

The Carabao Cup is the least important trophy of the season. There are few who would disagree with that statement. However, as progress is made from round to round and the chance of winning it becomes an increasing reality, its significance grows. Arsenal now face West Ham United in the quarter-finals of the competition. Should they win, then it could be time for Arsene Wenger to commit richer resources.

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For now, though, all focus on Tuesday night. So here is the Gunners’ predicted starting XI, with a great number of decisions to be made.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 25: David Ospina of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion at Emirates Stadium on September 25, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

Goalkeeper

Petr Cech is the Premier League goalkeeper; David Ospina is the cup goalkeeper. This is a cup game. You know the rest.

Arsenal Vs West Ham United: Predicted starting XI – Future of the defence

By Andrew Dowdeswell | Dec 18, 2017

Arsenal host West Ham United in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. Here is the Gunners’ predicted starting XI.

Catch the latest episode of the Pain in the Arsenal podcast here

Goalkeeper