The boys take on West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League at The Hawthorns on Wednesday.
You can find out more about our opponents below:
West Bromwich Albion Full name: West Bromwich Albion
Manager: Alan Irvine
Club colours: White shirts, blue shorts, blue socks
Nickname:The Baggies
Three facts about West Brom:
- West Brom have not beaten Arsenal since 2010 when they won 3-2 at Emirates Stadium.
- The Gunners have won 17 of the last 25 encounters between the sides dating back to 1984, losing just twice.
- Beating Arsenal becomes a harder task for West Brom on Saturday, who are without influential midfielder Claudio Yacob after he was sent off against Chelsea.
Saido Berahino West Bromwich AlbionSTAR MAN
Saido Berahino
Saido Berahino is West Brom’s biggest goal threat. The Baggies’ first-choice striker has impressed so much this season that he was recently called up to Roy Hodgson’s England Squad. Having already netted seven Premier League goals this season against teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool, the pacy front man will be a tough test for Arsenal’s defence.
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