West Ham will also be without their manager on the touchline for the London derby. Lopetegui was booked after 20 minutes at St James’ Park on Monday when protesting a decision. As such, it took the Spaniard’s tally up to three yellow cards this season, meaning he will serve a one-match touchline ban against Arsenal.

Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal are aiming to win the Premier League, even if that might be a difficult prospect given how Liverpool have shot off in front. On their part, even though they’re in something of a transition season under Julen Lopetegui, West Ham will want to be competing for European football.

Which is the best team in the Premier League at the moment? We Gooners will bullishly say it is our Arsenal, but some PL fans will not agree with us. They will be examining Liverpool’s 9-point lead in the title race and arguing that they are currently the best.