Predicted Arsenal starting XI to face West Ham as suspension forces Mikel Arteta into change

Arsenal are back in action on Thursday when they take on London rivals West Ham United. The Gunners have slipped to second place after Boxing Day's action, but they play their game in-hand against the Hammers, and they will have the opportunity to get back on top.

The Gunners have only won one of their last three Premier League outings, and they know they need to put together a run of consistency heading into the new year. That run must start against a solid West Ham side, and ahead of the clash, we have put together a predicted Gunners starting XI.