Premier League 2022/23 – Arsenal vs West Ham, match preview, predicted lineups
Arsenal take on West Ham on Monday in Premier League 2022-23 as the season moves ahead. The Gunners come into this game as the favourites.
Kick-off : 8:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Emirates Stadium, London
Arsenal are having a dream campaign so far in the Premier League as they find themselves top of the points table at Christmas. Arsenal are first with 37 points after 14 games. The goal difference is a +22. They are clear of second placed City by five points.
The Gunners were good in the December friendlies overall. While in the Premier League their defence have been fabulous. On attacking front also they have been quality.
Manager Arteta will utilise his 4-3-3 for Monday clash.
On the other hand, West Ham themselves have had a poor season thus far and will look to make points. They are currently 16th in the points table after 15 games with 14 points. The goal difference is a -6.
The Hammers though were good in the December friendlies. In Premier League defending they have lacked. While on the attacking front they have been able to score but needs to keep improving.
Manager David Moyes will go with his 4-2-3-1 formation.
Team news and possible lineups
Michail Antonio and Gianluca Scamacca are both doubts for West Ham for the Arsenal game.
As for The Gunners, Gabriel Jesus, Reiss Nelson & Oleksandr Zinchenko are all out injured.
Arsenal XI : A. Ramsdale, White, W. Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney, G. Xhaka, Partey, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Nketiah.
West Ham United XI : Fabianski, Kehrer, Dawson, Ogbonna, Palmieri, Rice, Soucek, Fornals, Paqueta, Benrahma, Bowen.
Prediction
I expect Arsenal to be firm favourites for this one given their form but West Ham can provide some challenge. Arsenal to get the job done 2-0.
