Arsenal vs West Ham United Predictions

Arsenal are in excellent form, and West Ham have struggled defensively, especially on the road. The hosts have scored at least three goals in each of their last five domestic victories. The Gunners are expected to win

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

Date: Saturday, 4^th October 2025

Time: 3 pm Nigerian time

Top spot in the Premier League table could be Arsenal's for a couple of hours on Saturday - if the Gunners can get the job done against West Ham United at the Emirates in a London derby.

Mikel Arteta's men moved to within two points of flailing leaders Liverpool last weekend, while the Irons began the Nuno Espirito Santo era with a creditable point.

Head-to-head:

• Arsenal have won 37 of the 58 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• West Ham United recorded 10 victories.
• The remaining 11 clashes ended in draws.
• West Ham United have conceded the most set-piece goals (8) in the Premier League so far this season.
• The Hammers have a poor record at the Emirates, losing 14 of their 18 visits and failing to win in any competition in the 2024–25 season.
• Mikel Arteta has a very strong record against West Ham United since becoming Arsenal manager. He has won seven of the last 10 meetings against them.
• Nine of their last 10 encounters produced at least two goals.

Form:

• Arsenal in the league: W-L-W-D-W
• Arsenal in all competitions: W-D-W-W-W
• West Ham in the league: L-W-L-L-D
• West Ham in all competitions: L-W-L-L-D

Team News:

• Arsenal face several problems, as injuries continue to affect the squad. Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, Ben White, while Gabriel Magalhães is a minor doubt after a knock in the Champions League game against Olympiacos, but he could still feature.
• West Ham United also have injury concerns. Tomas Soucek serves a suspension after his red card in the defeat against Tottenham Hotspur, leaving a significant gap in midfield. Aaron Wan-Bissaka remains doubtful as he continues to struggle with an abdominal injury.

Player(s) to watch:

• Viktor Gyökeres is the man Arsenal will rely on against West Ham United, with the Swedish forward expected to start despite a slight dip in form. He has scored three goals in six games, playing a total of 488 minutes. Given West Ham’s defensive problems, this match could give him the chance to strike again.
• Jarrod Bowen stands out as West Ham’s main threat against Arsenal, with his sharp finishing and proven record in derby matches. He has scored three goals in six games, playing 511 minutes this season. Fit and expected to start, he could again trouble the Gunners’ defence at the Emirates.