ARSENAL take on West Ham this weekend aiming to strengthen their grip on fourth place as the season enters its climax.
Mikel Arteta's side have reclaimed pole position for the final Champions League spot after recent wins against Chelsea and Manchester United.
The Gunners face West Ham at a good time, with David Moyes' side likely to be more focused on their Europa League semi-final second-leg against Eintracht Frankurt next Thursday.
But nevertheless, Arteta will determined to see his side put in a professional, composed performance.
Aaron Ramsdale will be between the sticks for the visitors at London Stadium.
The Spaniard is set to be without first-team regulars Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey once again, although Takehiro Tomiyasu could return to the starting XI.
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Then Japanese ace Tomiyasu could come in for Cedric Soares at right-back.
The 23-year-old was back in action during the win over United, replacing Soares for the final few minutes.
On his possible inclusion from the start, Arteta said: "When he’s been out so long you only know how he will fare when you put a player on the pitch.
"He lacks a bit of time on the pitch so it’s a decision that we’ll make tomorrow."
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It's set to be the familiar partnership of Ben White and Gabriel Magalhaes at centre-back, with Rob Holding in reserve.
While Nuno Tavares, in the absence of other options, will probably deputise for Tierney once again.
Mohamed Elneny has come in from the cold to play an important part in Arsenal's recent victories.
The Egyptian is set to partner Granit Xhaka in Partey's continued absence.
On the Ghanaian, Arteta said: "He’s progressing but he had a significant injury so we don’t expect him to make progress quickly enough to see him again this season."
Bukayo Saka picked up a knock against United, but Arsenal expect him to be fine to play a full part against the Hammers.
His boss revealed: "Hopefully he will be fine he had some issues in the final part of the game but he’s recovered well."
Should anything happen to Saka, Nicolas Pepe will be waiting in reserve.
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Martin Odegaard has made the No10 position his own, while Emile Smith Rowe and Gabriel Martinelli will duke it out for the starting spot on the left flank.
Eddie Nketiah, fresh from his two goals against Chelsea, will likely keep his place up top over stand-in skipper Alexandre Lacazette.
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