Arsenal vs West Ham Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Arsenal vs West Ham on and what time does it start? Arsenal vs West Ham will take place on Monday 26th December, 2022 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Arsenal vs West Ham taking place? Arsenal vs West Ham will take place at Emirates Stadium in London, England
Where can I get tickets for Arsenal vs West Ham? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Arsenal vs West Ham on in the UK? Arsenal vs West Ham will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Arsenal vs West Ham in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Arsenal vs West Ham live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
ARSENAL
- Arsenal have surprised many with their dream first half of the season, which sees Mikel Arteta’s young side top of the Premier League by a margin of five points heading into this latest round of fixtures.
- French international William Saliba could well find himself in the starting line-up despite being a part of the Les Bleus squad that reached the World Cup final with his minutes in Qatar limited, whilst Gabriel Jesus’ injury suffered with Brazil will see him ruled out for a significant period of time.
WEST HAM
- West Ham head into the Premier League’s resumption with a number of injury problems to contend with, not least at centre-back with both Nayef Aguerd and Kurt Zouma expected to be out for the short trip to Emirates Stadium.
- Aaron Cresswell, Maxwel Cornet, Gianluca Scamacca and Michail Antonio are all major doubts as well and David Moyes faces the possibility of facing the league leaders with a heavily depleted squad.
THE TEAM NEWS
ARSENAL
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney; Odegaard, Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli
UNAVAILABLE: Jesus (Injured), Nelson (Injured), Zinchenko (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Saliba (Fitness), Smith-Rowe (Injured), Tomiyasu (Injured)
WEST HAM
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Kherer, Dawson, Ogbonna, Emerson; Soucek, Rice; Bowen, Fornalsi, Benrahma; Lanzini
UNAVAILABLE: Aguerd (Injured), Zouma (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Antonio (Injured), Cornet (Injured), Cresswell (Injured), Scamacca (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
There is no understating the massive impact that Gabriel Jesus’ injury will likely have on Arsenal. The Brazilian has been outstanding all season so far for the Gunners and he will be a huge loss. Fortunately for Mikel Arteta, he can still call upon the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, both quality players who have also lit up the Premier League this season, who are each capable of creating openings and scoring themselves even without the presence of Jesus. West Ham are a tough nut to crack, but injuries within their backline in particular could take their toll in this game against a very strong opposition, so back Arsenal with home advantage in their favour to gain a crucial three points.
TIP: ARSENAL TO WIN
