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Arsenal predicted lineup vs West Ham: Who replaces Aubameyang?

By Ross Kennerley

Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang smiles during warm up for the English Premier League football match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on December 6, 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 Paul ELLIS / 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 PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang smiles during warm up for the English Premier League football match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on December 6, 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 Paul ELLIS / 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 PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 11: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images) /

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Bukayo Saka (RW) – Looked like the superstar he is throughout the 3-0 win. This was Saka closer to the peak of his powers with devastating out-to-in runs, clever technical quality in wide areas and the vision to pick out his man in the box.

Saka hitting such heights consistently will elevate this team immeasurably.

Alexandre Lacazette (ST) – No Aubameyang. Indeed.

Known for ripping up the rulebook and going for the spectacular in big matches, Arteta might just this once stick with the team he’s played in both the two previous outings to try and build some momentum. It will also act as a timely reminder to the captain that he has his work cut out.

Gabriel Martinelli (LW) – The same team means no Smith Rowe, despite being fit and healthy to start.

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Again, the manager will be looked for continuity and given how well Martinelli has played in his recent starts he may feel there is no need to rush his Hale End star back. Why not keep him on the bench and use him as a backup weapon? It’s a long season with rotation needed, therefore this could be the route Arteta goes down.

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