Arsenal can trim the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool down to just four points on Saturday as they welcome West Ham to the Emirates Stadium. Racked by injuries up front, Mikel Arteta's side had to dig deep last time out, before two late goals from auxiliary striker Mikel Merino secured them victory at Leicester.

Arsenal's failure to sign a prolific striker might have cost the team the chance to win the Premier League title. Frequently collecting red cards hasn't helped, either. Second-place Arsenal was unexpectedly beaten 1-0 at home by West Ham on Saturday to dent its title challenge,