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Arsenal vs West Ham United LIVE: Where can I watch it, what time is it, kick off, team news, odds

All the action from the Premier League fixture at the Emirates Stadium

Daniel Orme
Sunday 22 April 2018 14:16 BST
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Arsenal will be looking to recover from their shock defeat to Newcastle United this weekend as they host West Ham United.

The Gunners went ahead against the Magpies through Alexandre Lacazette but goals from Ayoze Perez and Matt Ritchie flipped the game on its head, leaving the Gunners all-but consigned to Europa League football.

Meanwhile, David Moyes’ Hammers will be aiming to build on their late draw with Stoke City on Monday evening in their fight for survival.

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What time is it?

The game kicks off on Sunday at 1:30pm.

Where can I watch it?

It will be live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.

It’s a big game for…

Arsene Wenger. The Gunners have been disappointing this season and the Frenchman has earned particular criticism.

A win against West Ham is vital, especially with Burnley breathing down Arsenal’s neck in seventh. If they lose this game, his time at the Emirates may well and truly be over.

Best stat…

Arsenal have dropped 14 points from winning positions away from home in the Premier League this season – the most in the entire league. West Ham have dropped 11.

Player to watch…

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabon striker has been in excellent form since arriving at the Emirates. He has had a hand in eight goals in his opening eight games with six strikes and two assists.

Form guide…

Arsenal: WWWWDL

West Ham: LLLWDD

Odds…

Arsenal: 4/7

West Ham: 21/4

Draw: 19/5

8: A great ball from Xhaka finds Monreal who charges forward and wins another corner. This time, Koscielny meets Xhaka's cross and heads just wide. The defender gets up really early and directs an effort just past the post, Hart was rooted to the spot there.

Jack Watson22 April 2018 13:40

11: Nice opening for West Ham. Arnautovic holds the ball up and draws Koscielny away from his defensive role. He then lays the ball to Joao Mario who plays a first time pass to Fernandes who is through but can't quite get the ball under control and Ospina collects.

Jack Watson22 April 2018 13:42

Stoke 1-0 Burnley

Badou Ndiaye gives Stoke a vital lead against Burnley.

Jack Watson22 April 2018 13:44

Good save!

14: After being played through on goal just moments ago, Marco Arnautovic is playing in the clear again. He cuts inside onto his right foot, and tries to curl an effort around David Ospina but the goalkeeper reads his intentions to spread himself to produce a good save.

Jack Watson22 April 2018 13:46

Bar!

16: Another good chance for West Ham is missed. From a corner, Cheikhou Kouyate rises highest and heads up and onto the crossbar. Nobody in a red shirt took command of that situation and the Kouyate might feel he could have done better.

Jack Watson22 April 2018 13:48

It's certainly a battle, less sure about 'epic'... 

Jack Watson22 April 2018 13:50

21: West Ham are playing early long balls forward to Marco Arnautovic with good effect. Another pass evades the Arsenal midfield and the forward collects the ball in the vacant right channel. Arnautovic holds the ball up then lays it to Edimilson Fernandes who blasts a volley well over.

Jack Watson22 April 2018 13:52

Chance for Arsenal

23: Mohamed Elneny's pass into the box finds Danny Welbeck who lays the ball back to Hector Bellerin. The right back tries a first time effort from the edge of the area but his side footed shot goes well over. He won't be adding to his personal best three goals this season like that.

Jack Watson22 April 2018 13:54

25: Danny Welbeck is urged to shoot by the fans and obliges. He cuts inside from the left wing and blasts a low effort just wide of Joe Hart's far post. 

Jack Watson22 April 2018 13:55

Ramsey down

26: Look away now, Arsenal fans. Aaron Ramsey was kept out of the Newcastle game with a leg injury and the Welshman is now down on the pitch receiving treatment. 

After a short spell with the physio, Ramsey is back on his feet and moving okay.

Jack Watson22 April 2018 13:57

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