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Match info: Premier League
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Date: Saturday, 22nd February 2025
Time: 4pm Nigerian time
The Premier League title door has opened ever so slightly for Arsenal, who can move to within five points of leaders Liverpool by sinking London rivals West Ham United at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.
Mikel Arteta's men conquered Leicester City 2-0 last weekend thanks to a new attacking hero, while their visitors' plight continued in a painful 1-0 home loss to capital counterparts Brentford.
Head-to-head:
- Arsenal have won 37 of the 57 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
- West Ham have recorded 9 victories.
- The remaining 11 clashes ended in draws.
- 5 of their last 6 encounters produced at least 4 goals.
- West Ham won on their last visit to the Emirates Stadium.
- Arsenal have a winning streak of three matches in the Premier League.
- Arsenal score 22% of their goals between the minutes 31-45.
- West Ham United score 28% of their goals between minutes 61-75.
Form:
- Arsenal in the League: W-D-W-W-W
- Arsenal in all competitions: W-W-W-L-W
- West Ham in the League: W-L-D-L-L
- West Ham in all competitions: W-L-D-L-L
Team News:
- For Arsenal, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Kai Havertz are sidelined with injuries.
- Michail Antonio, Niclas Fullkrug, and Crysencio Summerville are sidelined with injuries for West Ham United.
Player(s) to watch:
- Leandro Trossard has scored five goals and provided seven assists in the 37 matches that he has been part of in all competitions so far this season. He is a clever winger—a smooth dribbler, with great close control, and a wicked shot. He cuts in with purpose, picks smart passes, and thrives under pressure, though consistency varies.
- Jarrod Bowen has scored seven goals and provided four assists in the 23 games that he has been part of in all competitions. He is a dynamic winger—relentless runner, sharp finisher, and clever mover. Bowen excels on the counter, delivers key crosses, and thrives late in games.