Arsenal vs West Ham United Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Arsenal vs West Ham United Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: 22nd February 2025
• Kickoff time: 15:00
• Venue: Emirates Stadium

Premier League action returns to the Emirates this weekend with Arsenal vs West Ham United on Saturday. The London derby between these two sides has always been played in an electrifying atmosphere, and the same is expected once again.
Arsenal come into the game knowing that they have a golden chance to close the gap on Liverpool, who sit on top of the table. The Gunners are currently 2ns with 53 points from 25 matches, and a win would take them to just 5 points behind the Reds with 12 matches to go in the season.
Mikel Arteta's side have won four of their last five matches in the Premier League and are one of the three sides to be unbeaten in the run along with the two Merseyside clubs - Liverpool and Everton.
West Ham United have not improved as expected under Graham Potter and are inching closer to the relegation zone. With 27 points from their 25 matches, the Hammers are currently 10 points clear of the drop zone but have shown no signs of picking up wins.
Potter's side have won just once in their last 5 games in the league while losing 3 times and drawing once. They can jump above Manchester United to 15th with a win, while in terms of points, they will be joint 12th with Tottenham.

Arsenal Team News

Mikel Arteta has no fresh injury headaches, but the long-term absentees are still out. They are without Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. While the wingers are expected to make a return in the final weeks of the season, the others are out for the season.

West Ham United Team News

Graham Potter has just four absentees this week, with Michail Antonio, Niclas Fullkrug, Lucas Paquetá, and Crysencio Summerville ruled out. Vladimir Coufal is doubtful but Evan Ferguson could make his first start for the Hammers.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal Predicted Lineup: (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Raya
Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly
Midfielders: Odegaard, Partey, Rice
Forward: Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling

West Ham United Predicted Lineup: (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Areola
Defenders: Wan-Bissaka, Mavrapanos, Kilman, Emerson
Midfielders: Soucek, Alvarez, Bowen, Kudus, Soler
Forward: Ferguson

Arsenal vs West Ham United H2H Record

Arsenal have won 37 matches Premier League matches against West Ham United and are just one win away from matching their tally for most wins in the top flight against a single team – Everton with 38. The Gunners will be confident of picking up a win after thrashing the Hammers 6-0 and 5-2 in the last two meetings.
However, West Ham United won this fixture 2-0 last season. Graham Potter will be hoping that his side can repeat the same this weekend and seal a memorable win.

Key players to watch in Arsenal vs West Ham United

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)

Ethan Nwaneri will be the one to keep an eye on this week from Arsenal. He has scored three goals in the league for the Gunners and assisted once. He has been their bright spark in the last few matches and will be filling in for Bukayo Saka.

Evan Ferguson (West Ham United)

Evan Ferguson is in line to make his first start for West Ham United this week after coming on at halftime in the Brentford defeat. He is yet to open his account for the Hammers and has not scored in his last 9 matches in all competitions - 8 of those games coming for Brighton & Hove Albion.

Arsenal vs West Ham United Prediction

Arsenal are expected to pull off a win this weekend as they are the team in form. A surprise is unlikely despite the Gunners going into the game with a depleted attack.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 West Ham United.

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