Arsenal can trim the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool down to just four points on Saturday as they welcome West Ham to the Emirates Stadium. Racked by injuries up front, Mikel Arteta's side had to dig deep last time out, before two late goals from auxiliary striker Mikel Merino secured them victory at Leicester.

Arsenal have been boosted by Ethan Nwaneri being fit to face Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night. Nwaneri was forced off during Arsenal’s defeat to West Ham on Saturday with nine minutes to go. Mikel Arteta explained after the match that was due to “fatigue” and he has confirmed Nwaneri is fit to face Forest.

Mikel Arteta confirmed that Ethan Nwaneri is able to be involved against Nottingham Forest having been taken off in the defeat to West Ham with cramp. The 17-year-old was forced off late on in the 1-0 defeat but speaking ahead of Arsenal’s visit to the City Ground,

Arsenal have been given a boost after Mikel Arteta confirmed Ethan Nwaneri is fit to face Nottingham Forest. Nwaneri sparked concern among Arsenal fans when he was substituted in the second half of Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to West Ham.

Mikel Arteta has played down the injury fears surrounding Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri after he limped off against West Ham. The 17-year-old has been in sensational form since returning from injury following a three-week lay-off in January.