A blockbuster London derby awaits as Arsenal welcome West Ham United to the Emirates Stadium. With Mikel Arteta’s men chasing Premier League leaders Liverpool, and Nuno Espírito Santo beginning his Hammers reign, this clash promises fireworks.
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Arsenal’s Title Charge
Arsenal arrive in red-hot form. Their dramatic 2-1 comeback win at Newcastle was a statement of intent, and they followed it up midweek with a convincing 2-0 victory in the Champions League over Olympiacos. That momentum has closed the gap on Liverpool to just two points. With 29 wins in their last 42 home league games, the Gunners are a fortress at the Emirates.
However, they’ll be wary—two of their rare home defeats in that stretch came against none other than West Ham.
Nuno’s New Era at West Ham
Nuno Espírito Santo had only two days to prepare for West Ham’s trip to Everton, yet the Hammers battled to a 1-1 draw that showed resilience and spirit. Despite holding the unwanted record of the most London derby defeats in Premier League history (134), West Ham have been strong travellers lately: just one defeat in their last five away games (W3, D1).
With their last ten league points all earned on the road, the Hammers arrive with quiet confidence.
Head-to-Head History
West Ham have stunned Arsenal at the Emirates on their last two visits. If they win again, they’ll become only the second side to beat Arsenal three times in a row at home in the Premier League era.
This record adds spice to a clash that already carries high stakes for both sides.
Hot Stats and Streaks
- Only one Arsenal league game this season ended in a 0-0 draw at halftime.
- Nine of Arsenal’s last 14 league goals came from set-pieces – a significant weapon.
- Seven of the eight goals in West Ham’s away matches this season arrived after the hour mark.
- West Ham’s last six away goals all came in the second half.
Expect late drama.
Key Players to Watch
- Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal): Scored the late winner against Newcastle and has netted three goals against West Ham, his joint-best tally against any club.
- Jarrod Bowen (West Ham): Scored the winner in last season’s fixture and has a goal involvement in each of his previous three Emirates visits (1 goal, two assists).
Team News:
- Arsenal have no new injuries.
- West Ham miss Tomáš Souček (suspended), while reports suggest James Ward-Prowse may be frozen out of Nuno’s plans.
Prediction and Betting Insight
West Ham’s resilience under Nuno is encouraging, but Arsenal’s form, depth, and home advantage are difficult to overlook. With both sides showing strength in attack and West Ham’s trend of scoring late, the imaginative play might be:
👉 Arsenal to Win and Both Teams to Score
Predicted Scoreline: Arsenal 2-1 West Ham
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