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Arsenal vs West Ham Premier League preview: How to watch, lineups, Auba future & prediction

By Ross Kennerley

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) hugs Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as he leaves the field during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 22, 2021. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) hugs Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as he leaves the field during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 22, 2021. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 07: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal waits to take a penalty during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 7, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) /

Arsenal Team News vs West Ham – Will Aubameyang Be Back for Arteta?

The big selection decision for Arteta to make has nothing to do with form or fitness. Aubameyang’s breach of the rules last week saw him return from a sanctioned trip to France a day later than agreed, which impacted COVID protocols.

Despite arriving to training on time, Arteta has acted on the captain’s failure to return on the Wednesday, prompting major discussions over whether or not he will be back in the squad to face the Hammers.

Even if he is made available, will he be picked?

The rest of the team is looking in good shape, though. Emile Smith Rowe was an unused substitute against Southampton having recovered from a groin strain, but such was the comfort of the performance his services weren’t required.

Sead Kolasinac remains out, and Bernd Leno could be back on the bench having missed out on the previous two matches with a groin issue.

West Ham have been rocked by the injuries sustained to their first choice centre-back pairing, with Angelo Ogbonna out for the rest of the season and Kurt Zouma not due back until mid-January.

David Moyes is also sweating on the fitness of full-backs Ben Johnson and Aaron Cresswell, with the pair missing the 0-0 draw away at Burnley. Elsewhere they’re in good shape, but there is every chance they face a second match in succession without any of their first choice back four.

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