WATCH – Arsenal v West Ham. Arsenal have been hit hard by attacking injuries but Mikel Merino emerged as the unlikely emergency striking hero after jumping off the bench to scor

West Ham have just one win in their last eight matches across all competitions, meanwhile Arsenal have just one defeat in their last eight matches. The Gunners will look to keep their strong Premier League form going despite the injury crisis hitting Mikel Arteta's squad.

Arsenal are preparing to host West Ham United in the Premier League at home this weekend. As the former side are competing for the league title, they cannot afford to drop any points. Hence, the home

Ahead of our clash with the Hammers, get the need-to-know stats, tactics, team news and more with our guide to the game

Arsenal host West Ham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, knowing that a win could mount serious pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool. Three points here would cut the gap to the top to just five points ahead of the Reds’ visit to Manchester City on Sunday.

Arsenal have won 37 Premier League games against West Ham - only beating Everton (38) more often in the competition. It is the most defeats the Hammers have suffered against a side. West Ham won 2-0 at Emirates Stadium last season - they last won at Arsenal in consecutive campaigns in 2005-06 and 2006-07,

West Ham have been dealt a blow ahead of Saturday's Premier League trip to London rivals Arsenal. Graham Potter’s West Ham lost 1-0 to Brentford last weekend, meaning the former Chelsea and Brighton manager has won just one of his opening six games in charge of the Hammers.

Arsenal are preparing to host West Ham United in the Premier League at home this weekend. As the former side are competing for the league title, they cannot afford to drop any points. Hence, the home side will come with full force to take on the opponents.