Arsenal team news: Predicted line-up vs West Ham – Pepe set for recall?

DM: Matteo

Was given a rest against Brighton but is expected to be recalled after Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira failed to get to grips with the Seagulls’ midfield on Thursday.

CM: Granit Xhaka

This could’ve been either one of Xhaka or Torreira but – despite underperforming – the Swiss seems to have the backing of Ljungberg having started the previous two games.

AM: Mesut Ozil

Another player who’s started both matches under Ljungberg, the German has seen more minutes in recent months and his teammates will hope he can produce another assist – as he did against Brighton.