Arsenal can cut the gap on leaders Liverpool to five points with a win against West Ham this weekend.
Mikel Arteta’s team host their London rivals at the Emirates on Saturday. After Liverpool dropped points in midweek, the Gunners will want to increase the pressure on the table-toppers, who face Manchester City in a crunch clash on Sunday.
Last weekend, Arsenal saw Mikel Merino come off the bench to rescue a result at Leicester. The Spaniard deputised as an auxiliary forward and scored twice to seal a 2-0 win. The result extended Arsenal’s unbeaten run in the Premier League to 15 games.
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West Ham are still finding their feet under new head coach Graham Potter. After winning his first league game in charge, the Irons have since endured a four-game winless run.
Arsenal vs West Ham – Predicted lineup and team news
Arsenal team news
Mikel Merino could be trusted to lead the line in the absence of a recognised forward. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are out for the campaign, leaving Arsenal short of depth in the final third. Leandro Trossard and Ethan Nwaneri offer alternatives.
Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka are also sidelined for Arsenal but could return after March’s international break. However, Takehiro Tomiyasu will not be seen again this season. The Japan international joins Jesus and Havertz in being ruled out for the run-in.
Arsenal predicted lineup
Arsenal predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Nwaneri, Trossard, Merino.
When is Arsenal vs West Ham?
Arsenal host West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday 22nd February 2025. Kick-off at the Emirates is 15:00 GMT.
What TV channel is Arsenal vs West Ham on?
Arsenal vs West Ham has not been selected for live television coverage in the UK.
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