This midfield trio would be ideal to play West Ham on Wednesday

FRANCIS COQUELIN

The Frenchman can count himself fortunate to get in the side. Coquelin’s shown respectable performances in the Europa League, but not the kind of form to guarantee a Premier League start.

Luckily for him, Arsenal are deprived in the defensive midfield department and the 26 year-old is the only recognised midfielder who will screen the defence and get stuck in with a tackle. Like it or not, Coq is needed if Arsenal fans intend to accommodate both Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey in the same midfield.