Pre-match Thread: Arsenal v West Ham

I have watched West Ham a few times this season and it will be tough. They usually don't commit too many forward and pretty sure Rice and Soucek can handle Laca dropping deep easily, so pretty much have to depend on saca/ode/martinelli finding space in between the vertical lines and shooting or putting a short cross in. Saka will likely have the best chances of the game as his positional space is where they are most vulnerable.

I'm particularly worried about Antonio beasting Xhaka for pace and Partey or White for physicality. Or generally just causing enough problem that Bowen or Fornals get shots off. If we can handle that space then it's less scary but that's been our weakest spot defensively all season. Mb Xhaka doesn't even play tbh.

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