Arsenal squad to take on West Ham United revealed – Wenger includes star names for cup clash
Arsenal will be hoping to improve upon last week’s result as they meet West Ham for the second time in seven days
West Ham managed to hold the Gunners to a 0-0 draw last week and came close to snatching all three points in the final seconds of the game. Arsenal dominated vast swathes of the game but failed to break down the Hammers read guard.
David Moyes’ side comes into tonight’s clash after recording their biggest win of the year with a 3-0 victory over Stoke City on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Arsenal registered a narrow 1-0 victory over struggling Newcastle United. Mesut Ozil scored his sides only goal with a perfectly timed volley mid-way through the first-half.
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Ozil has been included in Arsene Wenger’s provisional squad. The French tactician has traditionally fielded youngsters in the League Cup however, this season’s competition may prove to be one of Arsenal’s best hopes for silverware.
Alexis Sanchez, Lacazette and Mustafi have also been included in Arsenal’s provisional squad.
Arsenal Provisional squad: Cech, Ospina, Macey, Mertesacker, Holding, Mustafi, Koscielny, Chambers, Monreal, Debuchy, Bellerin, Nelson, Kolasinac, Maitland-Niles, Wilshere, Willock, Xhaka, Elneny, Ozil, Iwobi, Sanchez, Welbeck, Lacazette, Giroud, Nketiah, Akpom.
