Michail Antonio has been passed fit to start for West Ham against Arsenal tonight.
The Hammers are, however, without Gianluca Scamacca as they travel to the Premier League leaders for the return of domestic top-flight action following the World Cup break with injury problems at both ends of the pitch.
“Gianluca has got an ankle injury and Mick had a calf strain. We're hoping they both have a chance, but they are doubtful,” manager David Moyes told reporters ahead of the game. “I think every club is going to have issues with players returning after the World Cup.”
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Hammers boss Moyes is without Kurt Zouma after knee surgery but Aaron Cresswell does start after suffering with an injury issue. Nayef Aguerd is missing following a combination of issues at the World Cup.
“Nayef had a virus and an injury, so they were reasons for why he came off and didn't start [for Morocco]. He'll be back in [training] tomorrow, so we'll see how he is,” Moyes explained.
“We wanted him a year before and waited a long time to get him. He's a really good footballer so hopefully he'll improve us in the second half of the season.”
West Ham XI: Fabianski; Coufal, Kehrer, Dawson, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Benrahma; Antonio.
Subs: Areola, Coventry, Downes, Fornals, Johnson, Lanzini, Mubama, Ogbonna, Emerson.
