Arsenal vs. West Ham: EPL Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

Eager to continue their Premier League title push, Arsenal will host West Ham at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon. Will Arsenal close the gap on Liverpool who faces Manchester City at the Etihad?

Previous Matches and Head to head

Newcastle, but the Gunners bounced back quickly. Last weekend, they secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory away at Leicester, marking their fifth win in six matches across all competitions. After clinching a Champions League top-eight finish last month, Arsenal will be eager to make a statement in their upcoming game. Their recent form at the Emirates has been impressive, highlighted by a dominant 5-1 win against Manchester City, showcasing their attacking prowess. In fact, Arteta’s side has scored 12 goals in their last four home matches.

As for the visitors, Graham Potter, who arrived at the London Stadium just last month, faces a significant challenge. West Ham’s recent form has been underwhelming, with a 1-0 home loss to Brentford highlighting their ongoing struggles. Sitting near the bottom of the Premier League table, the Hammers have managed just one win in their last six matches across all competitions since Potter took charge. Their FA Cup run also ended on January 10th with a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, and they now face another tough test as they head across London this weekend.

Arsenal x West Ham Team News

However, Arsenal is grappling with an injury crisis. Key attackers like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus remain unavailable, and Kai Havertz has been ruled out for the rest of the season. On a positive note, Ben White returned to the squad last weekend and could feature in the Premier League for the first time since November 11th. Additionally, Mikel Merino, who came off the bench to score a late brace at Leicester, might be deployed in a false nine role.

Adding to their woes, West Ham will likely be without Brazilian star Lucas Paqueta, who reportedly suffered an ankle injury in training earlier this week. Crysencio Summerville, the former Leeds talent, will also miss the trip to north London. On a brighter note, French defender Jean-Clair Todibo could make his first Premier League appearance since January 4th, potentially replacing Konstantinos Mavropanos in defense. Meanwhile, captain Jarrod Bowen, who has six Premier League goals this season, will be crucial in leading the attack

Our Predictions

Arsenal to score in both halves @ 2.05 on Sky247.ng

Facing what looks like another must-win clash on Saturday afternoon, Arsenal will be determined to make a strong statement in their title pursuit. Fresh off a stunning 5-1 victory against Manchester City at the Emirates, the Gunners will see this as a golden opportunity to build momentum. Having already secured a dominant 5-2 win at the London Stadium in their reverse fixture on November 30th, it’s no surprise that Arsenal are heavy favorites heading into this weekend’s match.

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