Arsenal vs. West Brom: Complete Preview, Start Time and Schedule

West Bromwich and Arsenal will clash in a mid-level EPL showdown. Arsenal has climbed up to seventh in the EPL, and they are five points ahead of 13th place West Brom.

Arsenal has already done a bit of clawing. After a rough start, the Gunners have won eight in a row (they will play Chelsea prior to this game).

They are starting to figure out how to play together after an offseason of roster changes, and the latest results are promising.

West Brom comes into this match with a much more modest two-game win streak, but it's a win streak all the same.

Alright onto the goods...

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Where: Emirates Stadium in London, England

When: Saturday, November 5th at 11 a.m. ET

Watch: FoxSoccer.tv, Bwin Video, Abu Dhabi Sports, SuperSport Maximo

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Player to Watch for Arsenal: Aaron Ramsey

Ramsey is a complete box-to-box midfielder. He has plenty of range, and he is an excellent passer.

While Ramsey has just one goal on the EPL campaign, he is vital to this offensive attack. When Ramsey can control the ball, Arsenal's attack is at its best.

 

Player to Watch for West Brom: Peter Odemwingie

With injured Shane Long likely out for this contest, the offense is going to have to run through forward Peter Edemwingie.

Odemwingie is second on the team to Long with two goals scored this EPL season.

 

Key Matchup: Robin van Persie vs. Ben Foster

Van Persie is having an excellent campaign. He has seven goals in just eight EPL games. He has fired off an impressive 38 shots this season, 18 of which were on target. It is clear he will be testing goal, keep Foster early and often.

That will be business as usual for Foster. He has 27 saves while conceding 11 goals this campaign. He is going to have to step it up if he wants to keep his team in this one.

 

What They're Saying: Shane Long was injured in a recent game. Alfie Meekings talks about this on goal.com:

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Long, 24, picked up an injury during the Baggies' Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday and the club’s medical staff believe he will be out for up to six weeks. In spite of this, Hodgson has defended Trapattoni’s decision to include the striker.

"The prognosis from the doctors and medical experts is that Shane will be out for six weeks,” he told reporters.

"But I quite understand why an important player like Shane is included in the squad because there is nothing to stop Giovanni Trapattoni being optimistic.

"There have been lots of cases in the past where people have been diagnosed with an injury which will take longer than it actually takes.

"So no-one would be happier than ourselves if Shane Long recovers in two weeks and can play for Ireland in these important qualifiers.

"For me, his selection is fine. I just hope they won't be too disappointed if the doctors' prognosis turns out to be the correct one. It might turn out to be optimistic."

 

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Score Prediction: Arsenal 3, West Bromwich 1

Arsenal is playing fantastic right now. They will not let this one get away from them while they are playing in front of their home crowd.