Mikel Arteta has five Arsenal starters and Declan Rice dilemma for West Ham Carabao Cup clash

It's the start of another big week for Arsenal. First, they go to West Ham United in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup before travelling up north to face Newcastle United in the Premier League.

While two very difficult away fixtures in their own right, the Gunners should head into both games full of confidence. In the past nine days, they have come from behind to earn a point against Chelsea and recorded an impressive 2-1 victory over Sevilla to reclaim top spot in their Champions League group.

Not to mention they've warmed up for Wednesday night's cup tie with a convincing 5-0 thumping of Sheffield United. Having said that, with trips to the London Stadium and St James' Park separated by just three days, squad rotation is going to be key if Arsenal are to remain in the hunt for success on all fronts.

But with Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus joining the injured Jurrien Timber on the unavailable list, Mikel Arteta could be restricted with regard to how many changes he can make to the side that started the win over the Blades as there could be some senior players who end up playing three games in seven days.

Now, if the team the Spaniard puts out against Brentford in round three is any indication for the West Ham game then there will be a change in goal. Aaron Ramsdale hasn't featured since keeping a clean sheet at the Gtech Community Stadium last month but should get an opportunity with David Raya likely to be rested.

Emile Smith Rowe was among the starters that night in West London too and there's every chance this will be the case again against the Hammers, especially as football.londonunderstands Martin Odegaard has a slight hip concern which saw him remain an unused substitute at the weekend.

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