Match Preview
Arsenal is determined to reduce the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool as they prepare to welcome West Ham United to the Emirates Stadium. Injuries have hit the Gunners hard, but they recently managed a 2-0 victory at Leicester City thanks to late goals by Mikel Merino, who stepped up in the absence of the injured players.
Viewing Information
- Date: Saturday, February 22
- Time: 10 a.m. ET
- Location: Emirates Stadium, London
- Live Stream: Peacock
- Odds: Arsenal -400; Draw +450; West Ham +1100
Team News
Arsenal: There’s no change for the Gunners, with Takehiro Tomiyasu undergoing knee surgery and ruled out for the season. Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka are recovering well but not expected to return until after the March international break. Ben White’s inclusion is a potential boost for the squad.
West Ham: Lucas Paqueta is sidelined with an ankle injury, leaving West Ham without key attacking options. Their new signing, Evan Ferguson, remains unproven for a full match as he adjusts to the team.
Predicted Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Odegaard, Rice; Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling
Predicted West Ham XI: Areola; Mavropanos, Todibo, Kilman; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Emerson; Kudus, Soler; Bowen
Prediction
Arsenal might find this challenging, but they are expected to secure a narrow victory against West Ham, with a final score of 1-0.
