At the London Derby, West Ham and Arsenal clash
It’s that time of the week that we all look forward to. Clear your calendars, because this weekend’s English Premier League lineup will go down in history! These games are full of drama, history, and high stakes, from fierce rivalries to potential upsets.
As Arsenal continues its pursuit for the top spot, London pride will be on the line in the final match of the evening. Can West Ham shock Arsenal at home?
Arsenal and West Ham are both feeling more confident going into today’s Premier League match.
The Hammers have had a generally bad season thus far, but Monday night’s thrilling 2-0 victory over Newcastle United gave them optimism for improvement under Julen Lopetegui.
To extend their winning streak, Arsenal then crushed Sporting CP 5-1 in the UEFA Champions League (UCL).
With West Ham looking to avenge their recent loss to Brighton and Arsenal looking to maintain their top status, this London derby is sure to be exciting.
Everyone will be watching Declan Rice when he returns to play his old club. Since they have won more Premier League games against West Ham, Arsenal has a strong record against them. However, West Ham has lost 15 of their home games versus Arsenal and more than 36 of their Premier League encounters.
Lopetegui received his third booking of the season on Tyneside, earning him a touchline ban.
Despite Mohammed Kudus serving the remainder of his five-match sentence, Edson Alvarez is back in action following his recent suspension.
While Niclas Fullkrug heals from the Achilles injury that has kept him out since September, he is still doubtful. Following his knock at Newcastle, the Hammers are confident Jean-Clair Todibo will be able to play.
Arteta declined to confirm whether defender Gabriel Magalhaes would be fit after leaving against Sporting, and the Gunners will be without Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu.