Arsenal VS West Ham United - Prediction

It is a great chance for Arsenal to get on the top of the table when they host West Ham United tonight at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal are having a great season under Mike Arteta, with only two points behind Liverpool. But a win over West Ham United will see them standing at the top. West Ham United, on the other hand, have been going through a lot of ups and downs. But two wins in a row in their last two league games give them confidence. West Ham United humiliated Manchester United in their last league encounter, winning with a 2-0 margin. The Hammers will be looking for another win when they face off against Arsenal tonight.

Stats&Facts

• Since losing to West Ham United in 2016, Arsenal have won all their last 12 home games against the Hammers.
• West Ham United won three consecutive games against the Gunners between 2006 and 2007. But since then, they have won only two of their last 30 meetings with Arsenal in the English Premier League.
• West Ham have lost more games (35) against Arsenal than against any other team in the EPL.
• Arsenal didn't lose a single game in their last 12 London Derbies. They won eight and tied four of those games. However, they kept only one clean sheet during this period.

Team News

Kai Havertz has already received five yellow cards this season in the Premier League, resulting in a one-game suspension. Jorginho is likely to replace him against the Hammers. However, the Gunners will be without Jurrien Timber, Fabio Vieira, Thomas Partey, and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to their respective injuries. As for the Hammers, Nayef Aguerd and Maxwel Cornet still remain out of the team. The rest of the players are available for the selection ahead of tonight's clash. Possible Lineupf for Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli Possible Lineup for West Ham United: Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta; Bowen

Mike Arteta on facing West Ham

Mike Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, Shared his thoughts on facing West Ham United . He said, "It will be very difficult. They are a really good side, really well coached. It’s incredible the success that they had last year. They are again this season showing a lot of consistency. They beat Spurs and Manchester United and that tells you everything about the difficulty of the game tomorrow and we’re going to have to be really good."

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 West Ham

At this point, Arsenal can't afford to lose points if they fight for the title. The Gunners will try everything to beat West Ham United. However, Arsenal will get tremendous support from the gallery as they will play at their home turf. Although West Ham United are in a good shape following two wins in a row, winning against Arsenal will be very difficult at Emirates Stadium.

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