West Ham will welcome Arsenal to the London Stadium for an EFL Cup round-of-16 clash on Wednesday, with kickoff slated for 19:30 GMT.
Key Highlights
West Ham’s Mixed Form
David Moyes’ side have not found the consistency they need to assault the top end of the table.
The focus for Moyes will be to progress in the cup and give his side a chance at silverware this season.
Against Arsenal, Moyes will need the right tactical setup and the right attitude from his players. Tactically, setting up a structure that is difficult to break down and making it difficult for Arsenal to get into their rhythm will be essential.
They will need a structured counter-attack approach that will help them break down one of the best defenses in the Premier League.
Arsenal Are Fighting in All Competitions
With a good start to the Premier League and a decent Champions League return, Mikel Arteta will turn his attention to another chance for silverware when he takes his side to the London Stadium on Wednesday for the EFL Cup round-of-16.
The focus for the gaffer will be to get them in the right frame of mind quickly and ensure that they have the right attitude in the clash against West Ham.
The right energy and work rate will give Arsenal the best platform to win the match.
Bet hereInjury Report
West Ham
David Moyes will have a clean bill of health ahead of hosting Arsenal at the London Stadium on Wednesday.
The injury issues at West Ham have eased completely in recent matches, which sees the Hammers have access to their squad, who are available for selection ahead of the Arsenal clash.
Moyes will need to balance the workload and ensure freshness ahead of hosting an in-form Arsenal side that will be keen to progress in the EFL cup as an opportunity for silverware this season.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta will have the full complement of the Arsenal squad, bar Jurrien Timber, available for selection ahead of the journey across London to face West Ham.
The 22-year-old center-back Timber has been sidelined since August 13th after tearing his cruciate ligament. The summer signing has missed 13 matches for the Gunners and is not slated for a return soon.
However, the other niggling injuries have cleared in the arsenal camp. This gives the manager, Mikel Arteta, the tactical flexibility to rotate and pick the best team to face West Ham on Wednesday as he bids to ensure that Arsenal progress in the cup as they look for silverware.
Possible Lineups
West Ham
A. Areola; V. Coufal, K. Zouma, N. Aguerd, A. Cresswell; E. Alvarez, J. Ward-Prowse; J. Bowen, L. Paqueta, M. Kudus; M. Antonio
Arsenal
David Raya; B. White, W. Saliba, J. Kiwior, O. Zinchenko; K. Havertz, D. Rice, E. Smooth-Rowe; B. Saka, E. Nketiah, G. Martinelli
Prediction
West Ham will look to be compact in their approach. The focus will be to contain the rampant Arsenal midfield by adding bodies into the midfield area and stopping their domination.
West Ham will also defend deep and narrow to create traffic in the middle and force Arsenal to play wide and away from the goal.
Arsenal will look to be proactive by pressing, building from the back, and keeping the ball under pressure when being pressed. They will counter-press to increase the chances of winning the ball in dangerous areas.
Fast passing and dribbling from their wide players, who will tuck inside occasionally, will give Arsenal the penetration they need to create good chances.
Arsenal will have enough to win the London derby against West Ham at the London Stadium and progress in the EFL Cup.
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