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Arsenal will host West Bromwich Albion on Boxing day in what will be a very important clash for the Gunners.
Arsenal lost against both Everton and Man City in the last two rounds, falling 9 points behind Chelsea in the standings. The Gunners seem to have blown their title chances, so anything else but a win here will defintely mean another lost Premier League season. On the bright side, Arsenal played pretty decent football this season and only Chelsea’s amazing record has forced them so far behind in the standings.
West Brom is having a very good season so far, sitting on the 8th place in the Premier League. However, West Brom is on the back of a 0-2 home loss to Manchester United and has been useless against the top sides in the Premier League this season. The visitors will hope that Tony Pulis’ defensive, long ball style will be a proper aproach to take on Arsenal at the Emirates.
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Cazorla, Mustafi, Debuchy, Welbeck, Mertesacker and Oxlade Chamberlain are out for Arsenal, but there are also questionmarks over the fitness of Ramsey. As for West Brom, they will miss Berahino, Myhill and possibly Evans and Morrison.
Arsenal: Cech – Bellerin, Gabriel, Koscielny, Gibbs – Coquelin, Xhaka – Walcott, Ozil, Iwobi – Sanchez
West Brom: Foster – Dawson, McAuley, Olsson, Nyom – Yacob, Fletcher – Brunt, Chadli, Phillips – Rondon
Arsenal needs a win like air here and I expect Wenger to play this very carefully, looking for a win rather than an entertaining game. With WBA`s style of play and offensive record (Tony Pulis will park the bus here), I don`t think Arsenal will concede a goal in this match.
Arsenal defended very poorly lately and conceded a goal in each of the last 12 matches played. This is a stat that must be taken into account, but this run will obviously end at some point and I believe it only increases the odds set by the bookies on Arsenal to keep a clean sheet.
I expect a professional display by Arsenal without any fireworks and a 1-0 or 2-0 win against a good, disciplined opponent. As per my analysis, my tip is Arsenal to win to nil and the odds are great given Arsenal`s recent defensive record. Prediction: Arsenal – West Bromwich Albion 2-0.
Pick: Arsenal wins to nil
Odds: 2.20 @ William Hill
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 8.40
Event date: 26 December
