Arsene Wenger: Why Santi Cazorla is starting on the bench against West Ham

ARSENE WENGER has revealed Santi Cazorla isn't fit enough to start against West Ham today.

Santi Cazorla started on the bench against West HamGETTY

Santi Cazorla started on the bench against West Ham

Aaron Ramsey replaces Spaniard Cazorla who has started Arsenal's last nine games.

"Some players are coming in like [Calum] Chambers and [Theo] Walcott," said Wenger ahead of the match.

"Cazorla is a bit on the edge so is rested today."

Despite being on a high after their FA Cup win over Manchester United this week, Wenger insists his side are focussed to face West Ham. 

"We know we are in front of big games starting today, he said. "We have to focus to win the game today. 

"We always find something special to win the game but it is always very tight so that means to get that little extra something special you need to concentrate and play with a great fighting spirit."

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