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West Brom vs Arsenal Carabao Cup preview: How to watch, predicted lineups & injuries updates

By Ross Kennerley

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: (L-R) Bukayo Saka of Arsenal reacts as he is substituted alongside teammates Rob Holding, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Pablo Mari during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on January 02, 2021 in West Bromwich, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: (L-R) Bukayo Saka of Arsenal reacts as he is substituted alongside teammates Rob Holding, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Pablo Mari during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on January 02, 2021 in West Bromwich, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 22: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal reacts as he appears to be injured during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on August 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

West Brom vs Arsenal Team News – Martin Odegaard Debut?

The hand Arteta has been dealt so far this season is a shoddy one. He’s been given a 2 and a 7 offsuit.

Not only is he missing players through COVID-19, further injuries have added to those already on the sidelines as the worst possible start to the campaign continues to unravel in worrying fashion.

Certain absentees for Wednesday are Thomas Partey (ankle), Gabriel (knee), Eddie Nketiah (ankle) Alexandre Lacazette (Covid), Alex Runarsson (Covid) and Ben White (Covid).

Willian could return but it’s unlikely, while Kieran Tierney suffered a quad strain against Chelsea and the diagnosis of his problem is yet to be revealed. Nonetheless, an appearance on Wednesday would be a surprise.

On the positive side, Gabriel Martinelli was withdrawn and that was merely an issue with cramp, so he should be back.

What could change? Well, a debut for Aaron Ramsdale looks certain to happen while Martin Odegaard could make his second debut for the club as it appears he will have received his visa in time to be part of the squad.

As for West Brom, defender Matt Clarke is the only expected absentee after suffering a hamstring strain in the recent meeting with Blackburn

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