Advertisement

West Ham vs Arsenal: Premier League prediction, team news, line-ups and how to watch on TV and online

On a high from Saturday’s shock win over Chelsea, West Ham will be looking to claim another London scalp when they host Arsenal at the London Stadium.

It could be a good time for David Moyes’ to face the Gunners, who compounded the misery of their 3-1 defeat to Manchester United with a woeful display in a 1-1 draw at Southampton on Sunday.

Certainly West Ham will be optimistic of a better result than in the same fixture last season, when Alexis Sanchez scored a hat-trick in a 5-1 win in Stratford that had Slaven Bilic facing questions over his future.

Moyes has lost 17 of his 28 games against Wenger, more than against any other manager, but with confidence on the up in east London he might be optimistic he can find a fifth win against the Gunners.

Scroll down for Standard Sport's comprehensive preview...


Start time

West Ham host Arsenal at the London Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 8pm on Wednesday, December 13.


TV and live online coverage

The match will be televised live on BT Sport 1, with coverage starting from 7.30pm. BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and the BT Sport app.

Alternatively, you can follow all the build-up and action from 7pm with Standard Sport’s live blog.

Can't see the live blog? Click here for the desktop version.

Team news

West Ham are unlikely to make major changes from the side that beat Chelsea 1-0, particularly with Cheikhou Kouyate and Sam Byram not expected to have recovered in time. Jose Fonte remains the only long-term absentee.

James Collins could return from a hamstring injury in time for Arsenal’s visit but Moyes is expected to stick with the defence that held the champions at bay. That means Joe Hart is once more set to be confined to the bench, with Adrian starting in goal.

Both Shkodran Mustafi and Aaron Ramsey are likely to face fitness tests before their participation is confirmed.

Wenger hinted Mustafi could overcome his “little thigh problem” in time for the visit to West Ham whilst Ramsey’s hamstring injury still requires assessment. Should he miss out Jack Wilshere could make his first Premier League start for Arsenal since May 2016.


Predicted lineups

West Ham starting XI: Adrian; Zabaleta, Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Arnautovic, Noble, Lanzini, Obiang, Masuaku; Antonio

Arsenal starting XI: Cech; Koscielny, Mustafi, Monreal; Bellerin, Xhaka, Wilshere, Kolasinac; Ozil, Sanchez; Lacazette


Head to head


Prediction


Betting odds (via betfair, UK users only)