West Ham vs Arsenal Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch — Gunners Chase the Double While Hammers Fight for Survival

Sunday’s London derby at the London Stadium isn’t just another fixture — it’s a crossroads moment for both clubs. Arsenal arrive dreaming of a historic league and Champions League double. West Ham arrive desperate to claw out of the relegation zone. High stakes, bitter London rivals, and Bukayo Saka in form. This one has everything.

West Ham vs Arsenal: Match Info at a Glance

Arsenal’s Dream Is Very Much Alive

Arsenal reached the Champions League final after Bukayo Saka struck the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the semi-final second leg — ending the Gunners’ two-decade wait for a UCL final appearance. Steam Community

Arsenal lead the Premier League table by five points over Manchester City with three games remaining, and will be crowned champions if they win all three of their final fixtures — against West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace. Steam Community

Viktor Gyokeres is the man in devastating form: he has scored nine goals from his last 12 Premier League appearances — more than any other player in that timeframe. Steam Community

For full Premier League title race analysis, check our football coverage at TechnoSports.

West Ham — A Relegation Six-Pointer in Disguise

West Ham’s fate is officially out of their own hands after a 3-0 defeat to Brentford last weekend, and they now sit below the relegation dotted line. However, they can climb out of the drop zone if they beat Arsenal on Sunday. Steam Community

West Ham are unbeaten in their last six home matches — one of only three Premier League sides to achieve that — but they have shipped a staggering 11 goals across their last two home games against Arsenal specifically. Steam Community

Arsenal’s 27 set-piece goals this season is the most lethal weapon — West Ham have conceded the second-most set-piece goals in the league (23) and a division-high 15 from corners alone. Steam Community

Team News & Injuries

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reported no new concerns ahead of the match, but Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber remain sidelined. West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed all his players are available. Steam Community

Predicted Lineups

West Ham (4-4-2): Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Bowen, Fernandes, Soucek, Summerville; Wilson, Castellanos

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Gyokeres

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Arsenal have dominated this Premier League fixture in recent years — winning 6-0 in 2023–24 and 5-2 in 2024–25 at this very ground. West Ham’s set-piece vulnerability against Arsenal’s dead-ball experts makes for an ominous combination for the hosts.

Prediction & How to Watch

Conceding just one goal in their last four games, Arsenal have rediscovered their defensive steel at the perfect time. Sports Mole predict a West Ham 0-2 Arsenal result — with Arteta’s men exploiting West Ham’s set-piece failings to move one step closer to the title. Steam Community

Our Prediction: West Ham 0–2 Arsenal

Where to Watch:

• UK: Sky Sports Premier League / Sky Sports Main Event / NOW TV
• India: Star Sports / Disney+ Hotstar
• USA: Peacock / NBC Sports App
• Global: Check local broadcaster listings

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