The latest London derby between West Ham and Arsenal is one of the biggest in recent memory.
For the Hammers, it is one of the final opportunities to land a decisive blow in the relegation battle, as they sit a point behind Tottenham ahead of kick-off.
And from an Arsenal perspective, the title race is firmly in their hands now following Manchester City’s slip at Everton, but this is recognised as the most difficult assignment left in their league campaign.
Win here and many believe the trophy is all but secured, and at the same time it would leave West Ham staring down the barrel of Championship football in 2026-27.
To say the stakes are high in the capital this weekend is something of an understatement, and we have previewed this massive top-flight fixture below, providing you with the latest Premier League odds.
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Where can I watch West Ham vs Arsenal in the UK?
West Ham vs Arsenal will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm UK time.
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Recent results
West Ham’s survival hopes were dealt a huge blow last weekend as they suffered a 3-0 loss at Brentford. The relegation battle is now out of their hands, but Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have been strong at home of late, recently recording crucial wins over Wolves (4-0) and Everton (2-1).
Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta will be beaming ahead of their trip to the London Stadium after securing a place in the Champions League final. The Gunners beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates on Tuesday night, which followed the confidence-boosting 3-0 victory over Fulham last weekend. Arsenal’s previous away match in the Premier League was the 2-1 loss at Man City, a result which cannot be repeated this weekend if they wish to win the title.
Head-to-head record
West Ham have lost three of the previous four Premier League games against Arsenal – and the last two at the London Stadium have been harrowing experiences for the home supporters.
Arsenal won 6-0 at the ground in 2023-24, and followed that with a 5-2 thrashing in 2024-25.
The fixture at the Emirates this season finished 2-0 to the Gunners, with Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice on target.
Team news
Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is expected to be the only absentee for West Ham.
And the Gunners’ squad is also in good shape for the run-in. Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber look set to be the only players ruled out of contention.
West Ham vs Arsenal Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Arsenal are the big favourites ahead of kick-off, priced as low as 1.58. A victory for West Ham is at odds of 5.00, while the draw is 4.10.
West Ham vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Player to score or assist – Declan Rice @ 2.63
Rice has flattered to deceive on some appearances against former club West Ham, but the midfield titan also registered two goals and two assists in the five clashes. And it just feels written in the stars that the ex-Hammers captain will have a major say in this match – because that is just how football works sometimes!
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.68
Arsenal’s defensive nous is well-known, though on the road things have been a little different. The Gunners have conceded at least once in five of their last six away matches across all competitions, with this BTTS pick landing in all five of those games. With West Ham finding the back of the net in each of the last five at home, this looks a great pre-match pick.
El Hadji Diouf to commit over 1.5 fouls @ 2.63
Diouf is good going forward, but his defensive skills have looked suspect for quite a while now. And that is far from ideal when preparing to face Bukayo Saka, who draws fouls for fun when at the peak of his powers, a state which he appears to be close to. It could be a long afternoon for Diouf here.
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