Lopetegui could make one major change – Predicted West Ham XI vs Arsenal | OneFootball

West Ham United are set to welcome Arsenal to the London Stadium on Saturday.

The Hammers are in a buoyant mood after sealing a 2-0 win over Newcastle United, courtesy of goals from Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

West Ham will look to build on that performance, but they face an in-form Gunners team.

With two clean sheets in two games, Lukasz Fabianski is a guaranteed starter between the sticks. Alphonse Areola is available for selection but will be on the bench.

Lopetegui may be forced to make a change in defence, with the Hammers sweating over the fitness of Jean Clair-Todibo. The centre-back’s injury isn’t serious, but he could miss out.

Konstantinos Mavropanos has been unconvincing, but he will likely be given a chance to prove a point against Arsenal.

The Greece international will partner Max Kilman in central defence, with Wan-Bissaka and Emerson Palmieri playing on the flanks.

Carlos Soler justified his starting role on Monday and may join Lucas Paqueta and Soucek in the centre again.

With Mohammed Kudus still suspended, Crysencio Summerville is expected to keep his starting berth after a spirited display against Newcastle.

With Danny Ings as their only alternative and Niclas Fullkrug still injured, Michail Antonio will once again spearhead the attack.

West Ham Predicted XI: Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Soucek, Paqueta; Bowen, Soler, Summerville; Antonio.