Arsenal aim to end West Ham hoodoo as Arteta Marks 300th game in charge of Arsenal, remaining chance for Arsenal to take first position, get to know the match preview
When Arsenal host West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon, it will be more than just another London derby. For manager Mikel Arteta, it marks his 300th match in charge of the Gunners — and a chance to finally end a troubling run against the Hammers.
The visitors have stunned Arsenal in their last two Premier League trips to North London, and Arteta is determined to “put that right.
He said: “West Ham have been excellent when they’ve come to our ground recently,they are well-coached, very disciplined, and we know what we have to do to change that story. The focus must be entirely on the next 90 minutes — not the table, not titles.”
The Hammers are going to play this game with the new coach ,Nuno Esprito Santo who was recently appointed on 27 September 2025 to replace the former coach Graham Potter who was dismissed for poor results. Esprito Santo has managed to coach his first game after two days of his appointment,and he secured one points for the game ended I draw, 29 September 2025, Everton 1-1 West Ham, there is hope that the new coach Nuno Esprito Santo will rescue the Hammers to go in championship by continuing with the way he started on Monday against Everton. However , Arsenal too , the gunners need to make sure they go at the top of table before Liverpool play against Chelsea. There is possible chance for Arsenal to take first position, if the Cops, Liverpool might will have loose against Chelsea at Bridge. So the match is very tight, and will be played vigorously.
The team news and absentees from both teams.
Arsenal are monitoring the fitness of Gabriel Magalhães, who picked up a minor knock in midweek Champions League action against Olympiacos. Arteta confirmed it was “nothing serious,” and the Brazilian defender is expected to feature.
However, the Gunners remain without Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke, both sidelined with long-term injuries, while Piero Hincapié also misses out due to a groin issue.
For West Ham, midfielder Tomas Soucek is serving the final match of a three-game suspension. Right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka could return from an abdominal injury, offering a timely boost for David Moyes’s side.
The early head to heads
This fixture has a rich history dating back to 1919. Out of 153 competitive meetings, Arsenal have dominated with 74 wins to West Ham’s 38, while 41 ended in draw.
Yet, recent encounters tell a different story. The Hammers have claimed back-to-back Premier League victories at the Emirates — something no visiting side had achieved in over a decade.
Feb 2025: Arsenal 0-1 West Ham
Dec 2023: Arsenal 0-2 West Ham
Arsenal’s last home win in this fixture came in 2022, but they responded with a spectacular 5-2 victory away at the London Stadium in November 2024, a match featuring five different scorers.
Tactical battle to expect during this match
Expect Arsenal to control possession and push high up the pitch, using full-backs aggressively and relying on Martin Ødegaard’s creativity. West Ham, meanwhile, will likely sit deep, absorb pressure, and counter through Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paquetá.
Set-pieces could prove decisive. Arsenal have been one of the Premier League’s most effective teams from dead-ball situations this season, while West Ham’s defending of corners has been a recurring weakness.
Kick-off 4:00 p.m. London time
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Referee: Michael Oliver.
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