Arsenal are heading to the London Stadium this Sunday with a spring in their step, riding high after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. The Gunners are hungry to keep that momentum rolling in the Premier League, and Mikel Arteta is expected to shake things up just a bit for this crucial away clash.
Arteta is likely to stick with his trusted 4-2-3-1 formation, but there's one notable change on the horizon. Piero Hincapie looks set to earn a starting nod at left-back, bringing fresh legs and defensive grit to the backline. That means Riccardo Calafiori will be dropping to the bench, ready to make an impact if called upon.
Between the sticks, David Raya will look to build on his recent clean sheet, anchoring a defense that has been rock-solid. William Saliba and Gabriel will hold down the center-back positions, tasked with keeping West Ham's attackers at bay. On the flanks, Ben White will patrol the right side, while Hincapie gets his chance to shine on the left—both full-backs will need to balance defensive duties with timely forward runs.
The midfield engine room will feature Myles Lewis-Skelly and Declan Rice, a duo expected to dominate the center of the park and dictate the tempo. Ahead of them, the creative trio of Leandro Trossard, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka will be tasked with unlocking West Ham's defense. If they can click, Arsenal's attack could be unstoppable.
On the bench, Arteta has some serious firepower waiting in the wings. Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke are ready to step in during the second half, while Cristhian Mosquera and Calafiori provide defensive cover. Up top, Viktor will lead the line, aiming to add to his season tally and secure another vital win for the Gunners.
