Arsenal will go top of the Premier League tonight if they beat West Ham United and can ensure they also lead the way at the turn of the year. The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 12 home London derbies in the Premier League. They have won 12 of their last 13 Premier League home games against the Hammers.
West Ham have won five of their past seven league matches so far. David Moyes has never won a game away to Arsenal in he’s last 22 attempts in all competitions. The Hammers have lost 35 Premier League matches against the Gunners.
The last time these two sides met was on Boxing Day last year where the Gunners won this fixture 3-1, although they had to come from behind to win that match. The Hammers sit in 7th place on the table just 10 points behind Arsenal who are in second place.
Head-to-Head (Since 2010)
Arsenal: 19 Wins
West Ham: 3 Wins
Draws: 4 Draws
FORM (Last Five Games)
Arsenal: D W D L W
West Ham: W L W W L
Players to Watch
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) – Saka has been a regular first team player this campaign, scoring 5 goals for his team but also creating 6 assists in all the 17 matches he started this season. The 22 year old winger last scored in the league in the 2-1 win against Wolves on December 2nd, finding the net in the 6th minute.
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Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) – The 27 year old English striker has been selected in the starting XI in all 17 matches of the league this season. He has now scored in two successive Premier League appearances, also finding the net in the Hammers 2 nil win against Manchester United last weekend.
BETTING TIP: Arsenal to win and both teams to score
ODDS: 2.90
