Arsenal play hosts to West Bromwich Albion at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday and the Gunners need to claim a victory on the night in order to avoid slipping out of the top four.
Arsenal Match Betting News
Arsenal have disappointed in the Premier League title race as usual and a recent slump means that the Gunners finishing in their customary fourth position is also under threat at the moment.
The boos ringing around the Emirates Stadium at the final whistle following the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace proved that the fans are not happy with manager Arsene Wenger and the Frenchman absolutely needs to deliver Champions League football in order to avoid a rebellion from the club faithful.
Arsenal now prepare to square off against West Bromwich Albion at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night and it goes without saying that the match is a must win for the North Londoners.
Santi Cazorla, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tomas Rosicky and Jack Wilshere are ruled out of the clash while Mathieu Flamini is a doubt.
West Bromwich Albion Match Betting News
West Bromwich Albion have enjoyed a decent season so far but they are currently on a run of four matches without a victory and the latest 1-0 defeat at the hands of Watford last weekend would have been particularly painful, as the Baggies missed two penalties during the game.
The manner of the defeat would most certainly have been soul crushing for West Brom but they cannot afford to wallow in self pity and the clash against a struggling Arsenal side in midweek could be the perfect opportunity to bounce back.
Chris Brunt and James Morrison are out of the clash while winger Alex Pritchard is struggling with injury ahead of the game.
Arsenal vs West Bromwich Albion Match Prediction
West Bromwich Albion defeated Arsenal in the corresponding fixture earlier on in the season and the Baggies are sure to give the Gunners a difficult challenge on Thursday night as well.
There will be a lot of pressure for Arsenal to win the clash and this could play into the hands of West Brom. That being said, the Baggies are not in great form themselves and a home victory seems the most likely outcome.
