It will be difficult for the Hammers to upset Arsenal: The Gunners have won each of their last 10 meetings between the two teams. If Bilic can lead his team to a positive result in this fixture, he will have announced himself in considerable style. Date: Sunday August 9Time: 1. 30 p. m. BST, 8. 30 a. ETLocation: Emirates Stadium, LondonTelevision coverage: Sky Sports 1 / Sky Sports 1 HD (UK); NBCSN (U. S.
Speaking to the BBC, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was very clear about the scale of his side’s ambition:We won the FA Cup last year and we finished third in the Premier League so our target is very high. Our ambition is to win the Premier League but we have to sustain that by performance and fighting spirit in every single game. Arsenal’s hopes of challenging last season were undone by a poor start, so Wenger will be desperate to get off to a strong beginning in their opening league fixture. In 2014/15, they won just two of their opening eight games.
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Key Battle: Santi Cazorla vs. Mark NobleJames Baylis - AMA/Getty ImagesThe most important battle of the match could well come in the centre of the park. The winner of this duel will determine which of the two teams seizes control of the midfield. If Cazorla is triumphant, Arsenal could well overwhelm West Ham. However, if Noble can get a foot-hold in the game, then the outcome may be far closer. Both deep-lying playmakers will be hoping they can seize the initiative for their respective teams. With both sides keen to play good football, victory in this battle is likely to be won by technical skill rather than physicality.
They will also have to cope without full-back Carl Jenkinson, who is ineligible to face his parent club. Another familiar face Arsenal fans might have expected to see is Alex Song, who spent last season on loan in east London. However, he has not yet come to terms with West Ham over extending that deal into this season, so he will not be present at the Emirates Stadium. Predicted West Ham XI (4-4-2): Adrian; Joey O’Brien, Angelo Ogbonna, Winston Reid, Aaron Cresswell; Mark Noble, Reece Oxford, Cheikhou Kouyate, Dimitri Payet; Mauro Zarate, Diafra SakhoPlayers to WatchArsenal: Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainShaun Botterill/Getty ImagesThis is a huge season for Oxlade-Chamberlain. Last year, he began the campaign in the team before injury slowed his progress and robbed him of his place.
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Biding their time in building up steam, the Shrews scored just the solitary goal from their opening five games, accumulating five points in that time. Gradually progressing, they took a point from Bristol Rovers and dispatched fellow newcomers Forest Green and Exeter City in dramatic fashion. In their following five, maximum points were grabbed against Burton Albion, MK Dons and Fleetwood, before succumbing to a six-match winless run. In truth, they had all been hard-fought encounters, which included a 1-1 share of the spoils with Portsmouth and Oxford United, giving them confidence to register back-to-back wins last time out at home to Lincoln City and Bolton Wanderers respectively, where they secured a last-gasp win to garner momentum. Occupying 11th, Salop are five points from the coveted top six, but just three from 16th.
Arsenal vs. West Ham: Team News, Predicted Lineups, Live Stream, TV InfoJames Baylis - AMA/Getty ImagesArsenal begin their assault on the Premier League with a clash against West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium. It stands to be a fascinating encounter. Both teams have plenty to prove—the Gunners will be desperate to demonstrate their title credentials, while the Hammers will hope for a positive start to life under new manager Slaven Bilic.
With a full preseason behind him, he will now be determined to kick on and begin to fulfil his enormous potential. Oxlade-Chamberlain has all you’d want in an attacking midfielder. He works hard, he can dribble, he’s creative and he possesses a powerful shot. Now he must begin to make those attributes pay dividends in the form of goals and assists.
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A congested table, but one they’re more than holding their own in and are certainly looking up rather than down. Taking pride from a dogged defence full of no-nonsense characters, who also pose a threat in the attacking areas, the imposing Chey Dunkley and former Everton man Matthew Pennington offer security, whilst summer signing Jordan Shipley has impressed down the left flank – contributing to seven goal involvements in 20. Captain, and left-back-turned-midfielder, Luke Leahy is as important to the group as ever, with last season’s Player of the Season breaking up play and engineering attacks impeccably from the middle of the park. Form Guide Cambridge United: LLLLD Shrewsbury Town: LLWWW United’s Approach 16 days ago, the U’s pushed table-topping Plymouth Argyle to a goalless draw at the Abbey Stadium and ever since, they’ve been eager to build on a creditable performance. From the first minute to the last, the hosts were defensively resilient, forcing the Pilgrims to very few opportunities, whilst carving out the more dangerous opportunities, but couldn’t beat an alert Michael Cooper and capitalise on some well-crafted movements.
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)Streaming: Sky Go (UK)Team NewsArsenal are still without Alexis Sanchez, last year’s top goalscorer. Although he has now returned to training after his exertions at the Copa America, Wenger is yet to deem him ready for competitive action. As well as Alexis, Arsenal will be without the England international pair of Danny Welbeck and Jack Wilshere. The likelihood is that Wenger will go for an XI very similar to the one that lifted the Community Shield—meaning a Premier League debut for Petr Cech.
Mark Bonner’s men are out to gain their first victory since October and build on an encouraging draw last time out, whilst Salop arrive off the back of three successive wins. How to Watch Monday afternoon’s Boxing Day clash kicks off at 3pm, with tickets available for fans to buy online from cufctickets. com. A bumper home crowd is anticipated, with the Main Stand and the Newmarket Road End expected to sell out, so please secure your place well in advance.
By doing this, you can also save money as all prices increase by £2 when buying in-person on the day of the game. Not able to attend? Be sure to pick up your iFollow Match Pass so you can follow the U’s from all over the globe. Passes cost £10 and are available to purchase by clicking here. Opposition Focus Regarded by many as dark horses of the division, well-oiled Shrewsbury continue to prove a tough nut to crack under the tutelage of the experienced Steve Cotterill – who knows a thing or two about League One. Building up momentum following a three-match winning streak, the visitors are out to ensure that their eighth consecutive season in the third tier conjures up a second top-half finish.
A similar run this time around would prove disastrous. The Gunners cannot afford to hand a strong-looking Chelsea a significant lead. Talking to the same website, Bilic has also spoken of his expectations for the forthcoming campaign:We have a big season ahead of us which starts on Sunday. We are going to be good in the Premier League. I am very confident about that. In the post-Allardyce era, the onus is on West Ham to be entertaining rather than merely efficient. It will be intriguing to see whether Bilic can inject some flair into the Hammers so early on his reign.
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Wenger’s big choice revolves around who to play as his centre-forward: Olivier Giroud or Theo Walcott. Giroud’s height could be useful at defensive set-pieces, and he has nabbed five goals in as many games against West Ham. However, Walcott started the Community Shield and is likely to continue in that role. Predicted Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Petr Cech; Hector Bellerin, Per Mertesacker, Laurent Koscielny, Nacho Monreal; Francis Coquelin, Santi Cazorla; Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain; Theo WalcottTony Marshall/Getty ImagesWest Ham will be without striking pair Enner Valencia and Andy Carroll, as they are still recuperating from injuries sustained during the summer. That lack of attacking options could mean a surprising reprieve for Mauro Zarate.
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The absence of Alexis is a benefit to ‘The Ox, ’ as it affords him the opportunity to re-establish himself in the first XI. A strong start to the season could see him remain there for the rest of the campaign. West Ham: AdrianTony Marshall/Getty ImagesSpanish goalkeeper Adrian always seems to reserve his best form for matches against Arsenal. The agile Spaniard is sure to come under fire at the Emirates Stadium, and the manner in which he copes will play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of the game. On a day when there is certain to be considerable focus on the man in goal for Arsenal, Petr Cech, Adrian stands a good chance of being the game’s surprise star.
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