Arsenal arrive at the Hawthorns off the back of a fine 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund in midweek and will hope to pick up where they left off. Olivier Giroud also makes his first start since August and the prospect of the Frenchman and Alexis Sánchez linking up must be daunting for West Brom. Alan Irvine will no doubt be hoping Arsenal show their usual defensive frailties. Graham Searles
Kick-off Saturday 12.45pm
Venue The Hawthorns
Last season West Brom 1 Arsenal 1
Referee C Foy
This season G8, Y24, R3, 3.75 cards per game
Odds H 15-4 A 10-11 D 14-5
West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal: probable starters in bold, contenders in light
West Bromwich Albion
Subs from Myhill, Pocognoli, McAuley, Davidson, Baird, O’Neil, Mulumbu, Blanco, Sessègnon, Samaras, Ideye
Doubtful Pocognoli (hamstring)
Injured Olsson (calf, Jan), Varela (groin, unknown)
Suspended Yacob (first of three)
Form LDDWLL
Discipline Y19 R1
Leading scorer Berahino 7
Arsenal
Subs from Szczesny, Huddart, Bellerín, Koscielny, Rosicky, Podolski, Campbell, Akpom, Sanogo, Welbeck
Doubtful Szczesny (hip), Sanogo (hamstring), Welbeck (knee)
Injured Arteta (calf, 6 Dec), Walcott (groin, 6 Dec), Debuchy (ankle, 13 Dec), Ospina (thigh, 13 Dec), Özil (knee, Jan), Wilshere (ankle, Mar)
Suspended None
Form LDWWLL
Discipline Y31 R0
Leading scorer Sánchez 8
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