The battle for the top spot in the Premier League continues, and the result of Arsenal vs West Ham United in Week 19 could shake the table again.
London rivals Gunners and Hammers meet at the Emirates Stadium for the first time in the current Premier League season, with the latter hoping to become a spoiler in a tight title race.
They met in the Carabao Cup in November, where West Ham came out triumphant, 3-1.
Liverpool currently occupies the top spot with 42 points. Arsenal has 40 points with one game behind.
Manager Mikel Arteta's squad has two main agendas in this match: 1) avenge their November loss and 2) try not to slip off the top of the table with the Reds lurking.
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Kick-off is at 8:15 P.M. GMT on Wednesday, December 28, 2023. Fans from the United Kingdom can catch the game on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. It can be streamed online in multiple locations through the Sky Go app.
Arsenal vs. West Ham United Odds, Spread, Betting Lines
The latest betting odds have Arsenal as the favorite to win the match, all thanks to their home form.
Asian handicap: Arsenal -1.5 (1.95), West Ham +1.5
Both teams to score: Yes, 1.95 - No, 1.80
Draw no Bet: 1 (1.11), 2 (6.50)
Total Goals: Under 2.5 (2.35), Over 2.5 (1.57)
Arsenal vs. West Ham United Preview
The Gunners are coming off an inspiring and stimulating draw with Liverpool last week, and they are perceived to do better against a team that is weaker than paper.
Arsenal also have West Ham's numbers, even if the latter won their League Cup showdown last November.
Manager David Moyes' club hasn't won against their London rivals in the Premier League since 2019 in a game played in Hammers' home.
What's going to stop Arsenal in this match is the quality of the line-up, just like how they lost the League Cup game last month.
Pundit Gary Neville said the Emirates Stadium-based club's defense can improve after defenders stuttered against Liverpool.
After musing on what happened in the last match, Arteta is aware of what needs to be changed.
"We gave so many balls away after regaining it," he said post-match.
"That's the worst moment against them because they are really good on the counter-press. We lost it in areas that are prohibited against them and we could have been punished."
Whether Gabriel Martinelli and Oleksandr Zinchenko will start from the bench after their latest struggle is yet to be seen. Jakub Kiwior and Leandro Trossard are ready to start.
The latest injury report suggests Arsenal remains close to its full strength, with only Jurrien Timber, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Thomas Partey, and Fabio Vieira listed as out.
As for West Ham, Michail Antonio could be back soon, although he remains day to day.
Arsenal vs. West Ham United Preview
Arsenal's home form has been splendid this season and should remain as that against the visiting West Ham.
Score prediction: Arsenal 2-1 West Ham United
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