Published on: Aug 25, 2021 9:00 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 25, 2021 7:23 pm IST
West Bromwich Albion hosts Arsenal in the second round of EFL fixtures. The two teams have had contrasting starts to their respective league campaigns. West Bromwich Albion began the new season with a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth but has since won three consecutive games in the Championship, defeating Luton Town, Sheffield United, and most recently Blackburn Rovers.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s woeful start to the new season continued. They lost the opening game to newly promoted side Brentford followed by a 2-0 loss to London rivals Chelsea. The discontent regarding the managers’ role is well known. Arsenal is without European fixtures this term so they might take the Cup games even more seriously.
Date: 26 August, Thursday Kick-Off: 00:30 AM (IST) Venue: The Hawthorns
Watch EFL Cup Live Stream and Live Score: No coverage in India.
Recent Form West Bromwich Albion: WWWDW Arsenal: LLLLD
Head to Head
The last five meetings between the two sides have all come in the Premier League. Arsenal won three of those games while West Brom won once.
West Bromwich Albion News
Injury Report and Unavailability:
Expected Changes and Strategy:
Sam Johnstone Dara O’Shea Kyle Bartley Matt Clarke Darnell Furlong Jake Livermore Alex Mowatt Conor Townsend Grady Diangana Callum Robinson Karlan Grant
Arsenal News
Arsenal Starting XI (likely)
Aaron Ramsdale Pablo Mari Rob Holding Ben White Cedric Soares Kieran Tierney Granit Xhaka Albert Sambi Lokonga Emile Smith Rowe Bukayo Saka Nicolas Pepe
Fantasy Football Tips
Callum Robinson has been on a hot streak. He has three goals and an assist in the last four games including a Man of the Match Performance. The forward has a good record against London clubs and could prove to be pivotal for the home side.
Bukayo Saka is the pick of the bunch for Arsenal. They have been struggling for goals and Saka could provide the spark up front. The midfielder had five goals and five assists last season and was one of the few shining lights of a rather dismal season for the Gunners.
Differential Pick Kieran Tierney owners can hope for points at both ends of the pitch. The Scottish international almost plays a left-winger and has a great delivery on him. He had one goal and four assists in the league last year.
Goalkeeper – S Johnstone Defenders – D Furlong, R Holding, K Tierney Midfielders – G Xhaka, N Pepe, G Diangana, E Smith Rowe, B Saka Forwards – C Robinson, K Grant
Likely Winner: West Brom is without defeat in seven games now and this is a great time to play Arsenal. The Gunners have been hit hard by injuries and Covid issues. However, Arsenal has done well in the Cups recently and this is realistically their only hope for any silverware this season. The WBA vs ARS Today Match Prediction odds are in favor of a narrow win for Arsenal.
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