LB: Kieran Gibbs
Is currently involved in a serious competition with Nacho Monreal for the starting role of left back.
At present you’d have to say the Spaniard is winning but given his fierce exploits against United he might be awarded a rest giving Gibbs the perfect opportunity to show he can perform on the same level.
CM: Francis Coquelin
His performance against Manchester United was typified but his dismantling of the game of Marouane Fellaini, winning 10 out of 12 duels.
Coqueulin will be back once again to face the Hammers as Flamini has only just returned from injury.
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