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Alexandre Lacazette played just eight minutes off the bench for Arsenal in the goalless London derby draw with West Ham on Wednesday night as a late replacement for Alexis Sanchez.

Alexandre Lacazette moved to Arsenal from Lyon for a club-record fee in the summer transfer window. The France international has scored eight goals in the league so far.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was pleased with the performance of his back four after switching from a 3-4-2-1 formation against West Ham United.

The Gunners' Champions League aspirations took a further dent after they were held to a goalless draw by West Ham.

Ozil, 29, is in the final six months of his Gunners contract, with talks over a new £235,000-a-week deal having ended in failure.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admitted that Arsenal lacked sharpness during the goalless draw against West Ham United on Wednesday night.

Live coverage as West Ham United host Arsenal at the London Stadium looking to shock another of the Premier League's top sides.

West Ham United defender James Collins says he will be included in the Hammers squad for tonight's clash with Arsenal.

Amiri is noted for his versatility and is also capable of playing on the left wing if required and has scored four goals this season.

Mesut Ozil and Arthur are linked with a move to Barcelona. The World Cup winner with Germany and Gremio starlet are also reportedly wanted by Manchester United.

Mesut Ozil has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Barcelona as he nears the end of his Arsenal contract.

Giroud came on to score the equaliser against Southampton last weekend, with less than three minutes left on the clock.

David Moyes is open to making a move for Jack Wilshere in January if the midfielder is made available for transfer by Arsenal. Olivier Giroud also on Hammers' radar.

Reports in France say Liverpool and Arsenal are ready to bid for Monaco sensation Thomas Lemar again in January with Chelsea also now interested.

Manchester City loanee Joe Hart will not leave West Ham in January despite losing his first-team place to Adrian, according to manager David Moyes.

Arsene Wenger wants Olivier Giroud to stay at Arsenal until the end of the season and says contract talks with Mesut Ozil are still ongoing.

Aaron Ramsey and Shkodran Mustafi will not be available when Arsenal take on West Ham United on Wednesday night.

Mesut Ozil has impressed for Arsenal in the last few weeks. The World Cup winner with Germany has scored once and registered three assists in the last four Premier League matches.

Olivier Giroud has admitted that he could leave Arsenal in January if the right opportunity comes along as he seeks regular game time.

Giroud reportedly considering joining another club on loan until the end of the season as he fears being left out of France's World Cup squad.

Live coverage of the last 16 draw for the Europa League with Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Napoli learning their fate.