How the Gunners and West Brom will lineup at the Emirates.
The early kickoff in the Premier League on Sunday is Arsenal’s clash with West Bromwich Albion at the Emirates Stadium.
Everton’s loss to Manchester City on Saturday confirmed the Gunners’ place in the Champions League for an 18th successive year and as result manager Arsene Wenger has rested some key names.
Midfielder Aaron Ramsey is not included in the squad, with captain Thomas Vermaelen on the bench as well as the Frenchman wants to keep his best players fit ahead of the FA Cup final on May 17.
#Arsenal team to play West Brom: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Flamini, Arteta, Cazorla, Ozil, Podolski, Giroud #AFCvWBA
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#Arsenal subs: Fabianski, Jenkinson, Vermaelen, Kallstrom, Rosicky, Diaby, Sanogo #AFCvWBA
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The other big news is that for the first time this campaign perennially injured star Abou Diaby is included in the squad.
West Brom meanwhile are not mathematically safe from relegation from the top flight as yet, but look likely to keep their status in the division for another year.
Albion team v @arsenal: Foster, Dawson, Lugano, Olsson, Brunt, Amalfitano, Mulumbu, Morrison, Dorrans, Sessegnon, Berahino. #ARSWBA
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Albion subs v @arsenal: Myhill (gk), Anichebe, O’Neil, Sinclair, Vydra, McAuley, Yacob. #ARSWBA
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Their boss Pepe Mel will now have one eye on next season and how he can improve the Baggies – meaning many players will need to prove their worth to the team.
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