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West Ham vs Arsenal Preview: Team News & Prediction

by Trystan Pugh · May 8 2026, 15:24
West Ham vs Arsenal Preview: Team News & Prediction

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UEFA Champions League finalists Arsenal can take another step towards the Premier League title with victory against relegation-threatened West Ham at the London Stadium.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / USA – USA Network

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – USA Network streaming partners

West Ham team news: Fully-fit squad again

Predicted XI (4-4-1-1): Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Bowen, Soucek, Fernandes, Summerville; Pablo; Castellanos

Unavailable:

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Arsenal team news: Timber & Merino could miss rest of season

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Eze, Martinelli; Gyokeres

Unavailable: Timber (Injured), Merino (Injured)

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West Ham vs Arsenal prediction

After picking up seven points from nine available, West Ham came crashing back down to earth with a 3-0 defeat to Brentford last weekend, which coupled with Tottenham beating Aston Villa, meant their Premier League survival was no longer in their hands.

The Hammers must now try and put pressure on Spurs - who play the following day - by getting a result against potential champions Arsenal.

It's been an excellent week for the Gunners, who have the reached the UEFA Champions League final and are in pole position to win the Premier League title.

West Ham are fighting for their lives so this will not be a walk in the park for Mikel Arteta's men, but with the likes of Bukayo Saka coming back into a form and fitness, they are likely to find the net at the London Stadium, coupled with a trademark clean sheet. 

West Ham vs Arsenal tip: Arsenal to win to nil

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