Arsenal can secure both fourth place and a Champions League place for next season with a win over West Brom on Saturday. The could accomplish the same goal even if the lose should Manchester City defeat Everton, but it would be easier just to win and make that result something for Liverpool to worry over.
Arsenal vs. West Bromwich Albion: Preview, TV schedule and how to watch online
Arsenal are chasing points to secure fourth place, while West Brom are trying to ensure their safety from relegation.
Jamie McDonald
Arsene Wenger is hoping that fullback Bacary Sagna's knee allows him to start, but should he end up sidelined, Wenger will have to make a change. The rest of his injury issues are long term with Jack Wilshere, Kieran Gibbs and Theo Walcott among those missing.
West Brom are chasing points as well, but for an entirely different reason. The Baggies are currently four points clear of the drop zone, and would secure safety with a victory. A draw might be enough as well, but a loss at the Emirates would could force West Brom to enter the final day of the season will the possibility of relegation still hanging over them.
Arsenal injuries and suspensions
Out: Kieran Gibbs (hamstring), Abou Diaby (groin), Jack Wilshere (foot), Serge Gnabry (knee), Theo Walcott (knee). In Doubt: Bacary Sagna (knee).
West Brom injuries and suspensions
Out: Gareth McAuley (calf), Liam Ridgewell (knee), Zoltan Gera (hamstring).
Bacary Sagna's knee could sideline him, leaving Arsene Wenger to potentially make some adjustments to his back line. Carl Jenkinson seems the likely candidate, though it's been awhile since he played.
Projected lineups
Arsenal: Wojciech Szczęsny, Nacho Monreal, Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Carl Jenkinson, Mike Arteta, Lukas Podolski, Mesu Özil, Aaron Ramsey, Santi Cazorla, Olivier Giroud.
West Brom: Ben Foster, Billy Jones, Jonas Olsson, Craig Dawson, Steven Reid, Graham Dorrans, Youssouf Mulumbu, Chris Brunt, Stéphane Sessègnon, Morgan Amalfitano, Saido Berahino
Match Date/Time: 4 p.m. local, 10 a.m. ET
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
TV: NBC Sports Network (U.S. - English), Sky Sports 1 (U.K.) TSN (Canada)
Online: NBC Live Extra (U.S.)
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