Three absolutely top Arsenal starters have been ruled out of facing West Ham with duo also set to be rested by Mikel Arteta.
West Ham welcome London rivals Arsenal to the London Stadium in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday night.
With Arsenal facing a glut of tough fixtures as they look to challenge for the Premier League title and go deep in the Champions League, many expect Mikel Arteta to field a weakened team against the Hammers.
And it seems that will indeed be the case.
Three absolutely top Arsenal starters ruled out of facing West Ham with duo also set to be rested by Mikel Arteta
The Gunners boss has hinted Declan Rice could be involved on his first return to West Ham since his £105m summer move to Arsenal.
But three absolutely top Arsenal starters are ruled out of facing West Ham with duo also set to be rested by Arteta.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, striker Gabriel Jesus and midfielder Thomas Partey are all set to miss the game due to injury issues.
And two more key Gunners stars – William Saliba and Bukayo Saka – are being widely tipped to be rested for the trip to West Ham.
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With an away trip to Newcastle looming for Arsenal this weekend followed by a Champions League clash with Sevilla next week, it should come as no surprise.
The news will surely boost David Moyes and his Hammer side who have endured their worst week since the dark days of their Premier League struggles last season.
West Ham go into the match off the back of three defeats in seven days. And that has piled new pressure on Moyes.
On Rice’s return to east London Arteta says he expects a ‘beautiful moment’ and warm reception for the ex Hammers skipper.
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