Arsenal team news: Arsene Wenger missing midfielder duo while Mesut Ozil could make return

A capacity crowd is expected to turn up to the Emirates Stadium today when Arsenal host their London rivals West Ham United.

Manager Arsene Wenger announced that he will be stepping down from his role as manager at the end of the season sparking an outpour of tributes from fans and pundits.

Meanwhile, West Ham United can all but guarantee their Premier League future with a victory tonight. The Hammers sit in 14th spot and are six points above the drop zone.

Arsenal are undefeated in 22 of their last 24 games at the Emirates in the Premier League this season.

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Arsenal team news:

Manager Arsene Wenger will have one eye on next week’s Europa League tie against Atletico Madrid when he selects his team today.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is ruled out with an injury while Wenger is unlikely to risk Jack Wilshere who is carrying an ankle injury.

It remains to be seen whether the French tactician fields star playmaker Mesut Ozil while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is almost certain to lead the Gunners attacking line today.