Arsenal beat West Ham United 5-2 at the London Stadium on Saturday evening thanks to a stunning 26-minute first-half attacking display.
The Gunners started off brilliantly, with a Gabriel header opening the scoring before a sublime team move put them 2-0 up.
And it only got better, with Martin Odegaard’s penalty and a Kai Havertz strike meaning they were 4-0 up on 36 minutes.
Miraculously, West Ham were soon back in it after Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson struck twice in as many minutes, though Bukayo Saka converted another penalty to make it 5-2 at half-time.
There was plenty of expectation ahead of the second half but it turned out to be a drab affair, with neither side having any chances of note as the visitors closed out the match to return to second in the Premier League table.
Follow updates from Arsenal v West Ham below.
West Ham vs Arsenal LIVE
- Arsenal beat West Ham in a frantic encounter at the London Stadium
- Arsenal move into second with the win, while West Ham stay in 14th
- 45+5’ GOAL! Saka converts pen to give Arsenal cushion again [WHU 2-5 ARS]
- 40’ GOAL! Brilliant Emerson free-kick lessens the deficit [WHU 2-4 ARS]
- 38’ GOAL! Wan-Bissaka converts to give hosts hope [WHU 1-4 ARS]
- 36’ GOAL! Havertz latches onto through ball and slides in for fourth [WHU 0-4 ARS]
- 34’ GOAL! Odegaard converts penalty to make it three [WHU 0-3 ARS]
- 27’ GOAL! Trossard finishes off sublime team move [WHU 0-2 ARS]
- 10’ GOAL! Gabriel heads opener from a corner [WHU 0-1 ARS]
West Ham United FC 2 - 5 Arsenal FC
Arsenal’s first half for the ages crushes sorry West Ham in Premier League thriller
20:54 , Chris WilsonArsenal plundered another hatful of goals at West Ham as they climbed up to second in the Premier League with a frenetic 5-2 victory.
The Gunners can now put their feet up and watch title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City try to take points off each other on Sunday after what was a breathless encounter – or first half at least – at the London Stadium.
Just as they had at Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday night, Arsenal had five different scorers, with Gabriel, Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka finding the net.
Up next
20:45 , Chris WilsonArsenal’s next match is a huge home game against Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United – that kicks off at 8.15pm on Wednesday, 4 December.
West Ham travel to Leicester in their next game, in a match which could have a bearing on the eventual relegation places – that one begins at the same time on Tuesday, 3 December.
Lopetegui: “Overall, I am frustrated"
20:39 , Chris WilsonWest Ham boss Lopetegui also spoke to Match of the Day, and he said that “overall, I am frustrated in the first half”.
“We deserved two goals, but they didn’t deserve five. We were unlucky in the decisions, in my opinion. The first goal I think it was a block.”
On Fabianksi fouling Gabriel, he says: “I think it was a bit soft. We were unlucky. We have to do better for sure. We didn’t take good decisions in a defensive way - that’s why it was a strange match. The team showed character to compete.
“We were unlucky with the decisions today. We asked before the match, the referee with the block, as a coach we have to know the limit. This week we have to do better in our individual actions in a defensive way.”
“It is always difficult to not stay on the bench because you can’t help the team and I was very frustrated.”
Bowen: “There was a lot down to us"
20:31 , Chris WilsonWest Ham’s Jarrod Bowen also spoke to Sky, and he says that “there was a lot down to us, how we were without the ball and a couple of mistakes as a team”.
“Set-pieces we worked hard knowing they were a threat. Two penalties and they’re just frustrating goals to concede.
“We were fighting back and we got to 4-2. I felt if we got in at half-time at 4-2 then there was an opportunity.”
On the second half, he adds: “Then in the second half we had a go. The fans were brilliant, but ultimately we weren’t good enough. The positive is we play in 72 hours and games are coming up thick and fast. Tomorrow is a new day and it is all focus towards Leicester.“
Arteta speaks to Sky
20:24 , Chris WilsonArteta also has a word with Sky, and emphasises that Arsenal had to “respect that they have tremendous players upfront”.
“I was happier with the first 30 minutes rather than the last 15 minutes of the first-half that’s for sure. We started incredibly well, so positive, so much energy and a lot of quality. We were a real threat.
“Thank goodness we scored the fifth and then that allowed us to play a different game in the second-half and manage it a lot more.”
He adds that his players “take a lot of ownership. the way we score in open play, the combinations, [it’s] really impressive.
“It’s that connection, getting the players in the right positions, then it’s timing and execution.
He adds that Saka is “a player that every game has to make something happen, and that reflects in the scoreline. Really good.”
“We’ve done it today in a really convincing way, and tomorrow we enjoy the match, a beautiful game of football.”
Arteta: “We made it crazy"
20:15 , Chris WilsonMikel Arteta has spoken to BBC’s Match of the Day programme, and he says that Arsenal allowed the game to become crazy.
“We made it crazy, we played so well at the start of the game. We scored early goals and then they score one immediately after kick-off and then another one - then it was game on.
“We have to manage the game - we did that really well. The last two games were tricky and to score goals is a big one.
“We knew before the game we were going to make substitutions because of the state of players, but we have to manage that. Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko come in, Jorginho was excellent. I am very pleased.”
He adds that for the second half, “the message was to not relax and to go for more.”
Timber speaks to Sky
20:05 , Chris WilsonJurrien Timber is also speaking to Sky, and he says that the game was “fun to play in” at times.
“It was fun to score a lot of goals. We played well, and the second half we killed the game.
“Obviously we felt very strong. We need to keep this momentum going because we have a big game coming up.
On his return from injury, he says that he was helped by “the people around me pushing me. You’re only as good as the people around you”.
“I think we have a big squad with a lot of good players, and we showed that last week and this week again.
“We have so many games, I think when we train we’re really focused.”
When asked about the match between Liverpool and City tomorrow, he says: “I think also for City and Liverpool, every Premier League game is hard. I’ll be prepared for Wednesday against United.”
Saka: “Let’s keep this form going"
19:55 , Chris WilsonMan of the match Bukayo Saka is the player who speaks to Sky, and he emphasises that Arsenal made a “very strong start”.
“It was a very strong start, and we played similar to this last year, so we knew we wanted to, and we did that.
“I’m just looking to constantly improve, and create and score goals for this team, and I’m doing that right now. I’m enjoying my football,” he adds.
“I’m taking a lot of pleasure, I like to score and create, but the biggest pleasure is to win and get three points. Let’s keep this form going.
“The last three games we’ve been back to our best way of playing, we’re fluid, dynamic, the rotations look good.
“We need to continue like this.”
Saka on for the assist record?
19:50 , Chris WilsonToday was Saka’s 10th assist of the season so far. The record in a season is 20, held by Thierry Henry - could the England winger reach that by the end of May?
FULL-TIME! West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:45 , Chris WilsonThat result means that Arsenal move to second, however briefly, on 25 points. Chelsea could overtake them if they beat Villa by three goals – that match begins at 1.30pm tomorrow.
City could also return to second if they manage to beat Liverpool tomorrow. Arsenal are now six points behind Liverpool ahead of that match.
West Ham remain in 14th, though they are still six points ahead of the relegation zone.
FULL-TIME! West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:40 , Chris WilsonSo, an intriguing game in east London comes to an end and Arsenal move to second in the table.
We saw the bet of Arsenal at times in the first half, though they will be disappointed with conceding those quick-fire goals. However, with one of them being a free-kick, it’s hardly like it was a mini-meltdown.
The Gunners move into second and will be hoping that the six-point gap with Liverpool stays at roughly the same number by this time tomorrow evening.
FULL-TIME! West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:35 , Chris Wilson
FULL-TIME! West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:30 , Chris WilsonThe referee brings the game to an end and the Gunners move to second in the table!
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:28 , Chris Wilson93 mins
Another half-chance for Arsenal as Sterling holds the ball up brilliantly before sliding it to Jesus. The Brazilian skips past his man to make the space, but he can only fire his shot against the side-netting.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:26 , Chris Wilson91 mins
CLOSE!
What a chance, even though it doesn’t matter.
There’s a great through ball played into the Arsenal box and Ings latches onto it, taking the touch past Fabianski. He’s pulled it wide and he shoots on the spin, dragging it across goal and narrowly wide of the far post.
There’ll be five minutes of added time here, though it seems like almost everyone in the stadium wants this to end sooner rather than later.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:23 , Chris Wilson89 mins
Sterling’s free-kick is a good one but it flies narrowly wide of the post. Fabianski was rooted to the spot.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:21 , Chris Wilson88 mins
It’s quite end-to-end in the final stages, as fans pour out of the stadium. Another tired Arsenal attack breaks down, before Jesus does very well to win a free-kick on the edge of the box despite having around five players around him.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:20 , Chris Wilson86 mins
Arsenal break forward with Rice surging into plenty of open space in midfield. He lays it off to Sterling on the left, and the winger rifles a shot into the side-netting.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:18 , Chris Wilson84 mins
More subs from Mikel Arteta as Trossard comes off for Ethan Nwaneri.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:16 , Chris Wilson82 mins
It’s West Ham who are doing most of the probing at the moment, though they aren’t having much luck as they’re forced to play backwards to the centre-backs.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:13 , Chris Wilson79 mins
The home side make two more changes as Paqueta and Soler come off for Guido Rodríguez and Andy Irving.
The hosts come on the attack and Wan-Bissaka does well to beat Sterling down the left, before his cross – and a follow-up shot – are both blocked.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:10 , Chris Wilson77 mins
West Ham win a free-kick on the right wing after Kiwior tussles with Bowen. It all came from a quick West Ham break – there’s a lot more space in midfield now.
Soler’s delivery is a good one and it eventually falls to souk, but he can’t get enough on it to loop it over Raya.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:08 , Chris Wilson75 mins
Arsenal make two changes as Odegaard and Saka come off for Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:07 , Chris Wilson73 mins
Some good defending from the hosts means that Timber’s inviting ball into the box is taken away from the foot of Kai Havertz.
Moments later, Alvarez’s diagonal ball in is headed down by Coufal. Ings collects it and he’s in space, but he’s closed down before he can get a shot away.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:06 , Chris Wilson71 mins
A promising attack as Arsenal swarm forward and it’s played on to Rice, who’s flying into the box, but he can’t get a shot away.
The visitors are beginning to dominate the ball again, with the hosts looking out of ideas as we approach the final 15 minutes.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:03 , Chris Wilson69 mins
Nice idea from the visitors again, with Odegaard threading through a ball to the overlapping Saka in the box, but his cross is blocked for yet another corner.
it’s a dangerous delivery, but it’s eventually dealt with by Fabianski near his own line.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
19:01 , Chris Wilson67 mins
Bowen does brilliantly to hold it up near halfway despite being so isolated, and the hosts have the ball once more. They’re probing, but there’s a lack of penetration at the moment.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:58 , Chris Wilson65 mins
The home side make two changes as Antonio and Emerson come off for Danny Ings and Vladimir Coufal.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:57 , Chris Wilson62 mins
Two corners in a row come to nothing for Arsenal, while West Ham narrowly miss out on a 1-v-1 chance as Saliba covers well to stop the ball reaching Antonio.
Saka has come back on for the Gunners.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:54 , Chris Wilson60 mins
Saka’s attempted cross goes behind for a corner and the Arsenal man stays down, which is a worrying sight for Arteta. He does look like he’ll be okay to carry on though.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:52 , Chris Wilson59 mins
Much better from West Ham, as Bowen and Wan-Bissaka exchange passes before Antonio sees his low cross cleared.
At the other end, Odegaard tests Fabianski with an effort from range, but the ‘keeper does well to get across and catch it.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:50 , Chris Wilson57 mins
Another sub for Arsenal as Calafiori comes off for Oleksandr Zinchenko. The Italian looks okay as he comes off, though he’s another who’s recently come back from injury.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:49 , Chris Wilson55 mins
Neither side has been dominant in the second half, though West Ham have just had the first chance of note, with Paqueta sliding it in to Antonio, who holds it up and sees his shot go behind for a corner.
The set-piece chance goes begging though, as Paqueta bundles over Trossard.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:47 , Chris Wilson54 mins
Bowen unleashes an effort from distance but it flies well over.
The England winger has moved upfront with Antonio since Summerville was taken off.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:46 , Chris Wilson51 mins
No word on whether that sub for Gabriel is precautionary, enforced or whatever, though he did get a bit of a knock against Sporting in midweek.
There have been a few breaks in play of late, first for two balls being on the pitch, and now for a foul on Timber.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:43 , Chris Wilson48 mins
Saka wins another corner, but no Gabriel to convert this one. Will anyone step up?
Saka’s delivery is decent, but Calafiori heads well over at the front post.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:41 , Chris Wilson46 mins
A short pass almost sells Fabianski short, with Havertz narrowly missing out on pouncing for an open goal.
Plenty of empty seats at the London Stadium...
KICK-OFF! West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:39 , Chris WilsonKICK-OFF! We’re back underway in the capital.
Both sides have made a change – Edson Alvarez replaces Summerville for the home side, while Jakub Kiwior has come on for Gabriel for Arsenal.
HALF-TIME! West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:38 , Chris WilsonThe players are coming back out for the second half now. What do the next 50-ish minutes have in store?
HALF-TIME! West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:34 , Chris WilsonAn incredible half – in many respects – at the London Stadium. Arsenal started so brilliantly and were 4-0 ahead at one point, before a couple of slip-ups let West Ham in to make it 4-2.
The Gunners weren’t done there though, with fortune on their side as they won another penalty and Saka converted for 5-2.
We’re in for a fascinating second half in east London.
HALF-TIME! West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:29 , Chris Wilson
HALF-TIME! West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:24 , Chris WilsonThe corner is cleared and the whistle blows for half-time! What an incredible first 45 minutes.
Arteta will be both happy and irritated with that – he looked fuming on the touchline at 4-2!
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:23 , Chris Wilson51 mins
West Ham go on the attack and Jorginho concedes a free-kick in a similar position to the one Emerson scored from last time. Surely not...
It’s not too far away, forcing a decent save from Raya for a corner.
GOAL! West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
18:20 , Chris Wilson50 mins
GOAL!
Saka steps up this time – and he makes no mistake, placing it low to his left. Fabianski got a hand to it but he could only divert it further in.
PENALTY TO ARSENAL! West Ham 2-4 Arsenal
18:19 , Chris Wilson48 mins
PENALTY!
The corner comes in and Gabriel is first to it. He heads it over but Fabianski has come for it, and he follows through with a punch on the Brazilian’s face, and the spot-kick is given!
West Ham 2-4 Arsenal
18:17 , Chris Wilson45 mins
There’ll be five minutes of added time here, unsurprisingly. There was a brief scuffle earlier in which Emerson and Saka were both booked, though neither side has had a chance since it went 4-2.
Rice curls in a free-kick from deep that Kilman puts behind for a corner.
GOAL! West Ham 2-4 Arsenal
18:13 , Chris Wilson40 mins
GOAL! West Ham are back within two!
Rice concedes a free-kick near the edge of the ‘D’ and Emerson lines it up. He steps up and curls a brilliant effort that bounces off the underside of the crossbar and in!
GOAL! West Ham 1-4 Arsenal
18:11 , Chris Wilson38 mins
Out of nowhere, West Ham have one back!
Soler picks the ball up ahead of the Arsenal defence but threads a brilliant diagonal ball into the path of Wan-Bissaka, who simply has to knock it past Raya for 4-1.
GOAL! West Ham 0-4 Arsenal
18:09 , Chris Wilson36 mins
GOAL! Barely any time to react, and Arsenal have a fourth!
It’s so simple too, as the ball runs to Trossard in his own half and he clips a lovely ball forward with the outside of his foot. Havertz is chasing it and it briefly looks like he’ll be second to it, but the defender makes a strange decision to lunge at it and he falls, knocking it further into the German’s path.
He surges towards goal and slides in an easy low finish for 4-0!
GOAL! West Ham 0-3 Arsenal
18:05 , Chris Wilson34 mins
GOAL!
It looked like Saka was going to take it but after a break he hands the ball to Odegaard.
The captain lines it up and places it perfectly, low and into the right-hand corner, right into the side-netting, and that could be that.
PENALTY TO ARSENAL! West Ham 0-2 Arsenal
18:04 , Chris Wilson32 mins
PENALTY TO ARSENAL! This could wrap it up.
Saka picks up the ball on the right and skips past Emerson into the box. He stands up the challenge from Paqueta and knocks it past the Brazilian, but he’s brought down by a flailing leg and the referee has no hesitation as he gives it.
West Ham 0-2 Arsenal
18:01 , Chris Wilson30 mins
Rice tries to clip in a long ball over the top to Havertz, but this one is headed away by Kilman. It’s been a brilliant opening 30 from the away side.
GOAL! West Ham 0-2 Arsenal
18:00 , Chris Wilson27 mins
GOAL! A sublime second for Arsenal.
They’re piling on the pressure as it comes to Saka, who lays it off to Odegaard. The captain plays the one-two by clipping a lovely ball over the defence, which Saka brings down, and the England man squares it for Trossard to tap into an empty net.
So well-worked.
West Ham 0-1 Arsenal
17:57 , Chris Wilson26 mins
Fabianki didn’t know a lot about that header from Timber, but he did enough to make himself big and prevent it going in.
Arsenal continue to dominate the ball here, pinning back the hosts...
West Ham 0-1 Arsenal
17:56 , Chris Wilson24 mins
Arsenal win another corner and there’s visible worry aroundwthe stadium whenever they line up to attack it. Soucek heads this one behind, so the next set-piece will come in from the same side that Saka delivered from to open the scoring...
It’s another great delivery and Timber heads it goalwards at the near post, but Fabianksi makes the save!
West Ham 0-1 Arsenal
17:53 , Chris Wilson22 mins
Rice wins it back in midfield and Odegaard pounces, driving towards goal before laying it off to Saka. The England winger opens up to attempt a trademark effort into the far corner, but he can’t wrap his foot around it and it goes wide of the far post.
West Ham 0-1 Arsenal
17:52 , Chris Wilson20 mins
The away side are still dominating possession at the London Stadium, though they haven’t managed to make it click from open play.
West Ham 0-1 Arsenal
17:48 , Chris Wilson17 mins
DISALLOWED GOAL!
The ball breaks for Odegaard in the box and he tries to swing in a clever clipped ball, but it’s headed clear.
Moments later, West Ham latch onto Calafiori’s sloppy back pass and Bowen threads it through to Summerville, who’s clean through. He surges towards goal and clips a lovely finish over Raya, but he was quite far offside.
West Ham 0-1 Arsenal
17:46 , Chris Wilson15 mins
Arsenal are still pinning back the home side, applying plenty of pressure and winning it back quickly when they do lose it.
West Ham 0-1 Arsenal
17:44 , Chris Wilson13 mins
The visitors are on the attack straight away, this time led by Trossard, and the Belgian wins another corner. Rice’s delivery is decent, but Fabianki gets a clean hand to it to punch clear.
GOAL! West Ham 0-1 Arsenal
17:42 , Chris Wilson11 mins
GOAL!
Plenty of bodies around Gabriel in the West Ham box but it’s no matter as the Brazilian opens the scoring!
The corner comes in and he breaks free of his marker to meet the ball at the near post, and he simply needs to glance it past Fabianki for 1-0.
West Ham 0-0 Arsenal
17:39 , Chris Wilson9 mins
Arsenal are starting to dominate possession in more advanced areas now, though no big chances to report yet.
Saka finds Timber on the overlap and the Dutchman’s cross is deflected behind for a corner.
West Ham 0-0 Arsenal
17:37 , Chris Wilson7 mins
Better from Arsenal as Timber and Odegaard combine before the away side win a corner.
West Ham 0-0 Arsenal
17:36 , Chris Wilson6 mins
Paqueta and Summerville combine in defence to dispossess Saka and win a free-kick, and that’s the first bit of defending that the hosts have had to do.
West Ham 0-0 Arsenal
17:35 , Chris Wilson4 mins
Arsenal with plenty of possession so far, but the majority of it is in their own half. The hosts are happy to sit off them in their own third, though the Hammers are giving it away far too quickly when they do win it.
West Ham 0-0 Arsenal
17:33 , Chris Wilson2 min
A scrappy start at the London Stadium, with both sides giving up possession early on.
Bowen is the first to have any type of attacking success, but he mistakenly lets the ball go out of play thinking he’d win a corner. The goal kick is given instead.
KICK OFF! West Ham 0-0 Arsenal
17:30 , Chris WilsonKick-off! We’re underway in east London.
West Ham vs Arsenal LIVE
17:26 , Chris WilsonBoth sides are lining up in the tunnel at the London Stadium, and we’re just a few minutes away from kick-off.
West Ham vs Arsenal LIVE
17:20 , Chris Wilson
Match facts
17:15 , Chris WilsonArsenal have lost just one of their last 16 Premier League away games against West Ham (W10 D5), winning this exact fixture 6-0 last season.
Since the start of 2022-23, Arsenal have lost just two of their 26 London derby matches in the Premier League (W18 D6). One of these was against West Ham, which was the only one of the 26 games in which they’ve failed to score (0-2 in December 2023).
Having won 10 of their first 11 Premier League away games in 2024 (D1), Arsenal are now winless in their last four on the road (D2 L2). It’s their longest such run without a win since a run of seven between December 2019 and June 2020, the final six games of which were Mikel Arteta’s first in charge of the Gunners away from home.
Only Mohamed Salah (16) has been involved in more Premier League goals this season than Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka (12 – 4 goals, 8 assists). Indeed, Saka has both scored and assisted in three different games this term, with only Salah again doing so more (4).
How the table looks
17:10With all of the 3pm kick-offs having finished – and with Brighton drawing 1-1 against Southampton yesterday – Arsenal have the chance to go second outright for just under 24 hours (at least).
The Gunners currently sit in fifth on 22 points, level with Chelsea and one behind Manchester City and Brighton, so a win would take them two points above those two sides (with City obviously playing tomorrow).
They would also cut Liverpool’s lead to six points, however briefly.
Match facts
17:05 , Chris WilsonWest Ham have lost their last two home London derbies in the Premier League, going down 2-0 against Fulham and 3-0 against Chelsea. They last lost three in a row in December 2019, while they last did so without scoring in December 2008 – both runs included defeat to Arsenal.
The Hammers have earned seven points from their last three Premier League home games (W2 D1), as many as they had from their previous nine at the London Stadium (W1 D4 L4).
Following their 2-0 win at Newcastle last time out, West Ham are looking to pick up consecutive Premier League victories for the first time since March. Meanwhile, they could keep three consecutive clean sheets for the first time since a run of four in December/January last season, the third game of which was a 2-0 win over Arsenal.
No player has scored more Premier League goals for West Ham this season than Tomás Soucek (3). 17 of his last 18 strikes for the Hammers have either put them one goal ahead (12) or drawn them level (5) in the match.
Is West Ham v Arsenal on TV?
17:00 , Chris WilsonWith just 30 minutes to go until kick-off, here’s a reminder of how you can watch tonight’s match.
When is the match?
West Ham will face Arsenal at 5.30pm GMT on Saturday, 30 November at the London Stadium in London, England.
Where can I watch?
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR, with coverage starting at 5pm GMT. Subscribers can stream via Sky Go.
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Lopetegui: “It is about the players on the pitch and on the bench"
16:50 , Chris WilsonJulen Lopetegui, who is serving a touchline ban this weekend, told the media that it doesn’t matter as much because “it is about the players on the pitch and on the bench, who are ready to help the team to be able to compete against the best team in the Premier League, in my opinion”.
He added that Arsenal have “incredible players and a very good coach”, so today’s game will be a “big challenge”, before going on to praise Arteta’s “fantastic career as a coach”.
“He is managing Arsenal in a fantastic way. They have two teams, with top players, so we have to be ready but always put the focus back on ourselves and believe in ourselves to compete.”
Arteta: “Winning lifts the energy and confidence"
16:40 , Chris WilsonSpeaking in his pre-match press conference, Mikel Arteta said that he “doesn’t link character to winning”.
“This team showed unbelievable character against Inter and lost, they showed it against Chelsea and didn’t manage to win. The same players, the same intentions, being more efficient and winning matches - that’s the difference.
“Winning lifts the energy and confidence. They were two big wins and now it’s about consistency, getting that momentum, taking it even further against a good opponent on Saturday and trying to replicate the performances to win the game.”
He added that if Liverpool continue “with the numbers they’re producing and the amount of games they’re winning”, then his side need to be near perfect to win the title.
“But the focus is on us, maintaining the consistency of performances that will give us the right to win a lot of games. This is a long run,” he added.
Team news
16:34 , Chris WilsonMikel Arteta has made just two changes to the side that beat Nottingham Forest last weekend.
In midfield, Jorginho comes in for Mikel Merino, while in attack, Kai Havertz returns in place of Gabriel Jesus.
Team news
16:28 , Chris WilsonWest Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has named the same side that beat Newcastle 2-0 at the beginning of the week.
Michail Antonio leads the line, with Carlos Soler behind him Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen on the wings.
Lucas Paqueta and Tomas Soucek anchor midfield, with a back four of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman and Emerson.
Line-ups
16:18 , Chris WilsonWest Ham XI: Fabianski, Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Soler, Soucek, Paqueta; Bowen, Antonio, Summerville.
Subs: Areola, Coufal, Guilherme, Ings, Alvarez, Rodriguez, Irving, Scarles, Mayers.
Unchanged Hammers ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/nDTtWQJmYQ
— West Ham United (@WestHam) November 30, 2024
Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Trossard.
Subs: Neto, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Tierney, Nichols, Martinelli, Nwaneri, Sterling, Jesus.
⚫️ 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🔴
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 30, 2024
🇪🇸 Raya between the sticks
🇮🇹 Jorginho in midfield
🇧🇪 Trossard returns out wide
Let’s do this - COME ON YOU GUNNERS 👊
Team news
16:10 , Chris WilsonThe line-ups will be announced around 4.15pm, so here’s a reminder of the early team news.
The most notable omission for West Ham will be seen on the sidelines, with Lopetegui banned from the touchline after picking up his third booking of the season against Newcastle.
In a boost for the Hammers, Edson Alvarez returns from a recent suspension and his available for selection once again. Mohammed Kudus will meanwhile serve the last of his five-match ban.
Arsenal’s defensive injury woes may have been further exacerbated in midweek after Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off against Sporting with five minutes to play, with Arteta citing that the Brazilian was withdrawn after feeling ‘discomfort’.
This comes after Ben White underwent an operation to address a long-standing knee problem over the international break, which will leave him out of action for a number of months. Takehiro Tomiyasu is also unavailable due to a knee injury.
Match facts
16:00 , Chris WilsonWest Ham have lost more Premier League games overall (36) and at home (15) against Arsenal than they have versus any other opponent in the competition.
The Gunners have lost just one of their last 16 Premier League away games against West Ham (W10 D5), and won this exact fixture 6-0 last season.
Head-to-head
Friday 29 November 2024 17:28 , Chris WilsonThis will be the 152nd meeting between the two sides (in their various forms), with the first dating back to a 1906 match between Woolwich Arsenal and West Ham United.
Overall, Arsenal have won 73 of these games, with the Hammer winning 41 and 37 ending as draws.
Last season, Arsenal lost 2-0 at the Emirates, though they won 6-0 in the reverse fixture.
Perhaps the most notable meeting between these two sides was the FA Cup final in 1980, which was West Ham’s last trophy win.
Arsenal’s December fixtures
15:40 , Chris WilsonArteta’s comments regarding Arsenal’s need to be near perfect for the remainder of the season have certainly come at a pertinent time, with the busy December calendar beginning tomorrow.
Last season, the Gunner lost to Villa early in the month before back-to-back defeats to West Ham and Fulham on the 28th and New Year’s Eve respectively, with these results of course turning out to be vitally important come the end of the season.
So who do Arsenal face this winter, and when?
4 December – Arsenal vs Manchester United, 8pm
8 December – Fulham v Arsenal, 2pm
11 December – Arsenal v Monaco, 8pm
14 December – Arsenal v Everton, 3pm
18 December – Arsenal v Crystal Palace, 7.30pm
21 December –Crystal Palace v Arsenal, 5.30pm
27 December – Arsenal v Ipswich, 8.15pm
1 January 2025 – Brentford v Arsenal, 5.30pm
Mikel Arteta reveals what Arsenal need to do to win Premier League title
15:30 , Chris WilsonMikel Arteta admits that Arsenal need to be near perfect if they are to topple leaders Liverpool and win the Premier League.
The Gunners, who travel to West Ham on Saturday, head into the weekend fourth in the table and trail Arne Slot’s side by nine points after a run of four league games without a win prior to beating Nottingham Forest last weekend.
The north London club have witnessed an upturn in performances in recent matches, with a 1-1 draw at Chelsea followed by the 3-0 home victory over Forest and a dominant 5-1 Champions League win over Sporting CP on Tuesday.
Mikel Arteta reveals what Arsenal need to do to win Premier League title
West Ham’s December fixtures
15:20 , Chris WilsonFor any side facing potential relegation, December can be a key time to pick up points (or indeed fall further behind). So who will the Hammers be facing in the busy winter period?
3 December – Leicester City v West Ham, 8.15pm
9 December – West Ham v Wolves, 8pm
16 December – Bournemouth v West Ham, 8pm
21 December – West Ham v Brighton, 3pm
26 December – Southampton v West Ham, 3pm
29 December – West Ham v Liverpool, 5.15pm
Julen Lopetegui says West Ham were worthy winners at Newcastle
15:10 , Chris WilsonWest Ham boss Julen Lopetegui believes his side “deserved to win” as they sealed a 2-0 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park.
Lopetegui came into the game under pressure following some poor displays from the Hammers in recent weeks but they earned a hard-fought victory to end the Magpies’ three-game winning spell.
Despite a promising opening from the hosts, Tomas Soucek headed West Ham in front before Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s first goal for the club after the break wrapped up victory.
Julen Lopetegui says West Ham were worthy winners at Newcastle
They were all exceptional – Mikel Arteta loved seeing Arsenal run riot in Lisbon
15:00 , Chris WilsonMikel Arteta hailed the best away European performance of his Arsenalreign after watching his side dismantle Sporting Lisbon 5-1.
The Gunners delivered the statement Champions League victory their manager had demanded to bounce back from a narrow defeat at Inter Milan last time out.
Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track, lifting them to seventh place with 10 points in the new-look 36-team table.
They were all exceptional – Mikel Arteta loved seeing Arsenal run riot in Lisbon
Arsenal make Mikel Arteta proud after smashing Sporting in Champions League
14:50 , Chris WilsonHere’s the report from Arsenal’s last match...
Arsenal delivered the statement Champions League win Mikel Arteta had demanded as they swept aside Sporting 5-1.
Arteta wanted his team to prove their European credentials following some underwhelming displays away from home, and the Gunners manager got exactly what he asked for.
Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track in style following the 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan last time out.
Arsenal make Mikel Arteta proud after smashing Sporting in Champions League
Predicted line-ups
14:40 , Chris WilsonWest Ham XI: Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Bowen, Paqueta, Summerville; Antonio.
Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Calafiori; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Prediction: Both West Ham and Arsenal go into this game with a renewed sense of confidence, but even after their win on Tyneside, it would be a huge surprise if the Hammers were able to cause an upset over their North London opposition. It might not be easiest of tasks, but expect Arsenal to come out on top. West Ham 1-2 Arsenal.
Is West Ham v Arsenal on TV?
14:30 , Chris WilsonWhen is the match?
West Ham will face Arsenal at 5.30pm GMT on Saturday, 30 November at the London Stadium in London, England.
Where can I watch?
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR, with coverage starting at 5pm GMT. Subscribers can stream via Sky Go.
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Team news
14:20 , Chris WilsonThe most notable omission for West Ham will be seen on the sidelines, with Lopetegui banned from the touchline after picking up his third booking of the season against Newcastle.
In a boost for the Hammers, Edson Alvarez returns from a recent suspension and his available for selection once again. Mohammed Kudus will meanwhile serve the last of his five-match ban.
Arsenal’s defensive injury woes may have been further exacerbated in midweek after Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off against Sporting with five minutes to play, with Arteta citing that the Brazilian was withdrawn after feeling ‘discomfort’.
This comes after Ben White underwent an operation to address a long-standing knee problem over the international break, which will leave him out of action for a number of months. Takehiro Tomiyasu is also unavailable due to a knee injury.
West Ham vs Arsenal LIVE
14:10 , Chris WilsonArsenal are back in action on Saturday evening as they make the short trip to West Ham United for an all-London Premier League clash.
The Gunners are in high spirits off the back of an emphatic Champions League victory in midweek, dismantling Sporting CP in a 5-1 thrashing at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
After getting back to winning ways against Nottingham Forest last weekend, Mikel Arteta will be eager for his side to keep up their recent return to form against the Hammers, who will similarly go into the contest with renewed confidence.
Julen Lopetegui experienced a much-needed reprieve in the West Ham hot seat after sealing a vital three points away at Newcastle on Monday, defeating the Magpies 2-0 in an impressive victory.
While the win was enough to spare the Spaniard his job for at least another week, the visit of Arsenal poses a much tougher task for Lopetegui, who is in desperate need of a positive result at home.
West Ham vs Arsenal LIVE
14:00 , Chris WilsonGood afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of this evening’s Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham.
The Hammers host Mikel Arteta’s side in a difficult clash for Julen Lopetegui’s men, who sit 14th in the league.
Meanwhile, the Gunners travel to the London Stadium looking to keep up the chase with Liverpool, with the league leaders facing Manchester City tomorrow.
And we’ll have all the latest build-up, news and updates here.
