Arsenal will move to five points by the leader of the Premier League Liverpool if they defeated West Ham United on Saturday afternoon.
The Reds left the door open for the Gunners to make this a real title race, with two draws from their previous three trips to ensure that Arne Slot’s side does not yet have to withdraw.
Arsenal has dealt with a lot of adversity this season and is currently working with very few options in attack. Mikel Areteta turned to midfielder Mikel Merino to secure all three points in Leicester last weekend.
In the victory, the Gunners extended their unbeaten run in this competition to 15 games.
On the contrary, West Ham fight on the ground of the table. Graham Potter has to monitor a remarkable revival after Julen Loptegui’s departure last month. The Hammers are winning in four league excursions and currently live in 16th place.
You could do a few points in the coming weeks to relieve the fears of slipping into the descent scrap.
Here is 90 minutes Guide to the Premier League -Clash on Saturday.
Arsenal against West Ham head-to-head record (last five games)
Current form (all competitions)
arsenal | West Ham |
|---|---|
Leicester 0-2 Arsenal – 15/02/25 | West Ham 0-1 Brentford – 15/02/25 |
Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal – 05/02/25 | Chelsea 2-1 West Ham – 03/02/25 |
Arsenal 5-1 Man City – 02/02/25 | Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham – 26/01/25 |
Girona 1-2 Arsenal – 29/01/25 | West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace – 18/01/25 |
Wolves 0-1 Arsenal – 25/01/25 | West Ham 3-2 Fulham – 14/01/25 |
country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Not transferred on television -Live -Radio comment via BBC Radio 5 Live |
United States | peacock |
Canada | Fubotv Canada, Fubo Sports Network 7 Canada |
The injury front has not changed since the victory of last week in Leicester, although we learned that Takehiro Tomiyasu ended a knee surgery at the end of the season. The Japanese international played only six minutes this season due to the problem.
Ben White was back in the Matchday squad at King Power, but was not from the bank. He will hope for his first minutes since November on Saturday.
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli will be back next month, while Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are traveling in the long run.
Areta can also choose to use Mischmmero from the start to the provisional center forward against West Ham, as he was successful from the bank last Saturday.
Arsenal predicted line-up against West Ham (4-3-3): Raya; Wood, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Party, rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard.
The visitors were raised a blow during the week when Lucas Paqueta suffered an ankle injury that Potter confirmed that he will keep the game out on Saturday.
Paqueta joins Cryencio Summerville and Vladimir Coufal on the side.
Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio also stay outside, so we could see a first West Ham -Start for January to sing Evan Ferguson. The Irish international played Hell from the bank last weekend.
West Ham predicted the preparation against Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Bowen, Soler, Kudus; Ferguson.
Who knows how long Arsenal can survive with the Merino -Gimmick, but the height and ability of the Spaniard to work in the opposition’s box could be useful this weekend.
The Gunners can control this competition and restrict the threats to visitors, which will mainly come down after the recent fights by Mohammed Kudus. Potter’s side could worry the hosts from set pieces, but their opportunities to achieve a positive result in North London look slim.
Arsenal should find a way again.