The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the upcoming Premier League clash between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates.
The first half of the 2023/24 Premier League season will officially end on Thursday with the game between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates. The Gunners head into the match on the back of a 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield, which kept them at the top of the table. But the London giants have fallen to second in the standings after Liverpool’s win over Burnley on Boxing Day.
As for West Ham United, the Hammers have won their last two Premier League games to rise to seventh in the standings. David Moyes’s men beat Manchester United 2-0 this past weekend, alleviating some pressure off the Scottish manager. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Where To Watch Arsenal vs West Ham United
Arsenal vs West Ham United will kick off at 8:15 pm GMT at the Emirates on Thursday night. Viewers residing in the UK can watch the match live on Amazon Prime Video. For readers in India, Star Sports Select 2 will telecast the game, with Disney+ Hotstar streaming it. Those in the USA can catch the fixture on Peacock Premium. Optus Sport will broadcast it in Australia.
Form
Arsenal: WWLDWD
As iterated earlier, Arsenal will head into Thursday’s game on the back of a 1-1 draw with Liverpool. The Gunners have blown hot and cold in recent weeks but remain atop the Premier League. They have not blown their opponents away, with the 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion being their biggest victory in the last six matches. This period has also included three winless results.
West Ham United: WLWWLW
West Ham United’s recent form is better than Arsenal’s, considering they have won four of their last six games. This includes the 2-0 win over Manchester United this past weekend. David Moyes’s men have suffered two heavy defeats during the recent run, with the 5-1 loss to Liverpool dumping them out of the EFL Cup.
Head-To-Head Record
The head-to-head record between Arsenal and West Ham United favours the Gunners, who have double the wins (72) compared to the Hammers (36). Forty one games have ended in a stalemate. As for recent meetings, West Ham won the most recent clash, beating Arsenal 3-1 in the EFL Cup this season. But that is their only victory in nine matches.
Key Stats
- Arsenal have won 12 of their last 13 home Premier League games against West Ham United, the exception being a 2-0 loss on the opening weekend of the 2015/16 season.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in 17 Premier League games against fellow London clubs since a 3-0 defeat at Tottenham in May 2022 (W12 D5).
- David Moyes is winless in all 72 Premier League away fixtures as a manager against the traditional Premier League ‘Big Four’ of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United (D21 L51).
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 13 home fixtures in league and cup (W11 D2), winning each of the previous seven by an aggregate score of 21-2.
- Jarrod Bowen needs one goal to become the first West Ham player to score 12 times in the first half of a Premier League season.
Prediction and Betting Tips
Arsenal might have lost the only meeting between them and West Ham United this season. But they have an impeccable record at home, going unbeaten in their last 13 matches at the Emirates. In addition, the EFL Cup defeat was the only loss for Arsenal in nine clashes against West Ham. So, we are backing Arsenal to win.
The Hammers head into Thursday’s game in fine form, boasting a decent scoring record. In addition, Arsenal’s defensive unit has been vulnerable, keeping a clean sheet in only one of the last six outings. So, bet on Both teams to score.
