Arsenal suffered a humiliating 5-1 defeat a the hands of Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday and the Gunners will fancy their chances of getting back to winning ways when they play host to Fulham on New Year day.
Unai Emery’s men sit 5th in the standings with 38 points from 20 games, five points behind 4th-placed Chelsea and they need to turn the tables quickly if they are to play Champions League football next season.
Aleksandar Mitrovic’s last-minute winner gave Fulham all three points against Huddersfield Town last week but they will be up against it on Tuesday.
Unai Emery has a long list of injuries to contend with heading into the mid-week clash. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (ankle), Hector Bellerin (calf), Konstantinos Mavropanos (groin), Rob Holding (knee) and Danny Welbeck (ankle) are all rule out while Nacho Monreal (thigh) and Mesut Ozil (knee) are doubtful to play a part.
He conceded 5 goals in the last game and will be expected to put in a better shift between the sticks on New Year day.
The veteran was caught out numerous times at the back against Liverpool but Emery has little choice in the absence of Bellerin.
The Greek international had a nightmarish outing against Liverpool and the Gunners will need him to do better on Tuesday.
The German had a horrible time at the heart of the defence in the last game but Emery doesn’t have too many better options.
He conceded a penalty against Liverpool and did not look his usual self on either side of the pitch but should continue in the eleven in the absence of Monreal.
He came on as a substitute in the last game but should get a start ahead of Xhaka who had a poor game on Saturday.
The Uruguayan wasn’t at the top of his game against Liverpool but has been one of the standout performers of the season for the Gunners.
He was largely anonymous in that 5-1 defeat to Liverpool and Emery should slot him into the left flank to accommodate Lacazette in the eleven.
The Welshman failed to make an impact in a playmaking role in the last game but Emery should give him another start in the absence of Mkhitaryan and Ozil.
The youngster was at the right place and at the right time to score in the last game and he definitely deserves another go.
Arsenal have badly missed his services in the last few games and Emery should hand him a start for this one.