Arsenal will be looking to get a much needed Premier League victory on Monday night as they take on Tony Pulis’s West Brom – who will want to make life as difficult as possible for Arsene Wenger’s charges. The Gunners have had a good 10 days with wins over Bournemouth and FC Koln plus a gritty 0-0 draw at Chelsea – which demonstrated great resilience, a quality that Arsenal have lacked in recent times.
Arsenal vs West Bromwich Albion
English Premier League – Emirates Stadium – Monday 25th September 2017, Kick-off: 20.00 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 8/1 at PaddyPower |
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The Gunners have been rather inconsistent this season – losing twice, winning twice and drawing once in the Premier League. The fixture list has challenged them though as they have had to visit Liverpool, Chelsea and Stoke – only picking up one point in the process.
Danny Welbeck was the match winner in the last home league game against Bournemouth but his injury problems have come back to haunt him again and the former Manchester United man faces at least 3 weeks on the side lines.
The return of Alexis Sanchez however will be optimistic for the Arsenal faithful and the Chilean could be set for his first league start of the season here following substitute appearances in his last two games.
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The Baggies like the Gunners have struggled for consistency this term – they are yet to lose at home and managed a 1-0 win at high-flying Burnley earlier in the campaign but their last away outing – a 3-1 defeat at Brighton troubled Pulis.
Goals look to be the primary problem for the West Midlanders who’ve only scored 4 goals in 5 league matches and they have failed to score more than one goal in any league game this term.
Jay Rodriguez looks set to lead the line at the Emirates and the former Southampton man will be desperate to add to his tally of 2 goals in all competitions for his new club.
Head to Head
Arsenal hold a comprehensive lead in the head to head record, with 70 wins compared to West Brom’s 38 – whilst there have been 30 draws over the course of history between the two clubs.
West Brom have not won at the Emirates for 7 years but did manage to win the last meeting between the two clubs – a 3-1 win at the Hawthorns in March 2017 – with defender Craig Dawson netting twice.
Odds and Predictions
Arsenal will want to please their home fans and take the game to the Baggies.
Arsenal to open the scoring looks a banker bet at 2/7 with Bet Victor.
West Brom have a very physical team and will look to stop Arsenal playing at every opportunity.
West Brom to pick up 4 or more cards in the match is a generous 18/5 with William Hill.
Alexandre Lacazette needs to add to his goal tally this season – scored 2 goals so far, both at home.
Alexandre Lacazette to score anytime is 5/6 with Sky Bet.
West Brom will be focusing on keeping the Gunners at bay for as long as possible.
Draw at half time/Arsenal at full time – pays 19/5 with Bet Victor.
Score Prediction
Arsenal 2 – 0 West Brom – 6/1 with Stan James
Top Betting Tip
Arsenal’s performances are improving and the Gunners will be keen to keep their good run going against the Baggies.
Arsenal to win and keep a clean sheet is a healthy double at 2.60 with Bet 365.