Premier League: Arsenal vs West Ham match preview
A look at the Hammers' trip to the Emirates Stadium.
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Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will be looking to continue the North London outfit’s assault on the top four, as their typical late-season surge in form looks well in motion. A Champions League upset at home to Monaco aside, Arsenal have won their last six games since the North London derby at the beginning of February.
By contrast, West Ham supporters have seen their side win one just one league game since the turn of the year as their European hopes have all but imploded. A trip to the Emirates Stadium to face a side who they haven’t beaten in nearly eight years is a daunting task.
KICK-OFF: Saturday, 3pm
PAST THREE MEETINGS:
West Ham (Kouyate) 1-2 Arsenal (Cazorla, Welbeck), Premier League, December 2014
Arsenal (Podolski 2, Giroud) 3-1 West Ham (Jarvis), Premier League, April 2014
West Ham (Cole) 1-3 Arsenal (Walcott 2, Podolski), Premier League, December 2013
ODDS:
Arsenal 4/9
Draw 4/1
West Ham 8/1
STATS:
Nacho Monreal’s goal at Old Trafford on Monday took Arsenal to 20 different goalscorers for the season.
Arsenal have won their last nine encounters with today’s opponents.
West Ham have scored 15 headed goals this season - more than any other in the top-flight.
Classic Moment:
West Ham 1-0 Arsenal - 2006
Following Marlon Harewood’s 89th minute winner at Upton Park in 2006, Alan Pardew and Arsene Wenger became embroiled in an infamous row on the touchline. The Frenchman appeared to take offence at the West Ham manager’s exuberant celebrations before the two tussled.
TV: MOTD - 10.20pm
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