West Ham vs Arsenal Preview
- Competition: Premier League.
- Date: Saturday, November 30.
- Time: 5:30 PM GMT.
- Venue: London Stadium.
West Ham vs Arsenal will be the late match in the Premier League on November 30 as the 14th-placed Hammers gear up to host a resurgent Gunners side in fourth place in this London derby.
The hosts will enter this match on the back of a mixed run of form. They have secured two wins and a draw but also tasted defeat twice in their last five matches across competitions. In that run, they have conceded eight times but also scored five times as their search for some stability continues. Having drawn goalless with Everton, they secured a heroic 2-0 win away at Newcastle United in their last match and will look to replicate that performance.
The Gunners, on the other hand, are seeing an upturn in form since Martin Odegaard’s return. With two defeats and a draw, they seemed in a dire spot but have secured two important wins since then as the continue their revival. The Gunners lost 1-0 to Inter Milan and Newcastle, before drawing 1-1 with Chelsea. They then defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0 and secured a statement 5-1 win away at Sporting CP in the Champions League. Now, they will face the Hammers.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
West Ham vs Arsenal Team News
West Ham Team News
Manager Julen Lopetegui went with a strong lineup as they secured all three points from a visit to St. James’ Park. They will have one injury concern from that match as Jean-Clair Todibo picked up a knock and had to be replaced. Mohammed Kudus will miss the match through suspension, while striker Niclas Fullkrug will remain sidelined as he recovers from an injury.
Arsenal Team News
The Gunners fielded a full-strength lineup for the first time in several weeks in their handsome 5-1 win against Sporting. Manager Mikel Arteta will be mighty pleased with the way his team performed and also came out unscathed from that game. Two players will miss the next few weeks, though, as Benjamin White and Takehiro Tomiyasu continue to recover from their respective injuries.
Predicted Lineups
West Ham (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Lukasz Fabianski.
Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Max Kilman, Emerson Palmieri.
Midfielders: Tomas Soucek, Lucas Paqueta, Carlos Soler.
Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (C), Crysencio Summerville, Michail Antonio.
Arsenal (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: David Raya.
Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori.
Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (C), Thomas Partey, Declan Rice.
Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli.
West Ham vs Arsenal Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have faced each other very regularly over the last few decades. However, the recent head-to-head record between the two sits in perfect balance. Arsenal have won two, West Ham have won two of the last five meetings, and there has been one draw as well.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 11/02/24 | West Ham 0-6 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 29/12/23 | Arsenal 0-2 West Ham | Premier League |
| 02/11/23 | West Ham 3-1 Arsenal | EFL Cup |
| 16/04/23 | West Ham 2-2 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 27/12/22 | Arsenal 3-1 West Ham | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
The Englishman has once again led his team from the front this season and already has six goals and assists to his name. He contributed with 16 goals and six assists in 34 Premier League games last season and has racked up three goals and three assists in 12 games so far. Being the main focal point of the Hammers’ attack with a license to roam, he will look to put his best foot forward.
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Saka has been the top performer for his team across all competitions this season as he continues to establish himself as a superstar. He has racked up 12 goal contributions so far this season and will look to continue in his rich vein of form. With one goal and one assist in his last two games for the Gunners, Saka will once again be in the spotlight.
West Ham vs Arsenal Prediction
Hammers defeated Arsenal twice last season, but the team was undergoing transition and had a few injuries as well. The Gunners hit back with a 6-0 thumping of West Ham later in the season and will look to continue in the same way with another win at London Stadium.
Prediction: West Ham 1-3 Arsenal.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | NBC Sports. |
| UK | Sky Sports, TNT Sports. |
| India | Star Sports, Hotstar. |
| Spain | DAZN |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is West Ham vs Arsenal?
A. West Ham will host Arsenal at the London Stadium on November 30 at 5:30 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch West Ham vs Arsenal for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for West Ham vs Arsenal?
A. West Ham 1-3 Arsenal.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for West Ham vs Arsenal?
A. Arsenal have won two of the last five meetings, West Ham have won two, and there has been one draw.