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The title race for the English Premier League is on. Arsenal have been brilliant this season and stand at the top of the table. But Manchester City are just three points behind the table topper. Therefore, Arsenal can’t afford to lose a single points to win the league. Tonight, the Gunners will visit the London Stadium to play against West Ham United.
Stats & Facts
Arsenal are flying in the league this season. They lost just three of their all 30 matches in the league. Moreover, they were five points ahead of Man City. However, the draw against Liverpool reduced Arsenal’s lead to three points. Therefore, the Gunners have no alternative to defeating West Ham United tonight.
However, Arsenal’s records against West Ham United are very dominating. They have won 14 of their last 29 league games against the Hammers, while they lost only three matches. Moreover, Arsenal also have good records at London Stadium, winning 9 of their 14 away meetings with West Ham United.
Team News
William Saliba is still injured and will miss tonight’s clash. However, his progress has been so good, according to the manager. Arsenal’s boss Mikel Arteta hopes to get him within two weeks. Anyway, Eddie Nketiah is back in the squad and ready to play for the Gunners. The remaining players are fully fit for the clash against West Ham United. On the other hand, Gianluca Scamacca remains out of the team due to a knee injury.
The Possible Lineup for West Ham United:
Fabianski; Kehrer, Ogbonna, Zouma, Cresswell; Bowen, Rice, Soucek, Benrahma; Ings, Antonio
The Possible Lineup for Arsenal:
Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Jesus
Mike Arteta praised David Moyes
Arsenal boss Mike Arteta praised West Ham’s manager David Moyes. David Moyes once coached Arteta, and Arteta remembered. Arteta said, “I loved playing under him. I would go through a brick wall for him when he was my manager, as everybody would in that squad. [He’s] a really good coach, exceptional at managing the group and dealing with individuals, and he’s a very special person, very trustworthy, and a man who honours his word. He always did it and he’s someone I learnt a lot from.”
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 West Ham
Arsenal’s previous records against West Ham are in their favor. Moreover, all their players are in a good form. So the Gunners should win this match. But West Ham can shock them at London Stadium. West Ham have won two of their last three matches in the league.
Betfair Odds
Arsenal: 1.57
Draw: 4.20
West Ham: 6.00
