West Ham vs Arsenal: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Premier League clash at the London Stadium
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Andy Carroll. Having recovered from a long-term knee injury, the former Liverpool striker is in contention to feature against Arsenal as West Ham look for their first win in five. Carroll’s presence has been missed lately with the Hammers struggling to haul themselves out of the lower end of the league. If Slaven Bilic’s side are to stand any chance of taking something from their game against Arsenal, they’ll need the No 9 to recreate the heroics which saw him score a hat-trick in this fixture last season.
Remember when…
The Gunners ran five past West Ham in 2013? Arsenal had initially fallen behind but goals from the likes of Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott helped Arsene Wenger’s men fight back to secure a convincing victory.
Player to watch…
Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean was in emphatic form for his side’s 3-1 win over AFC Bournemouth last Sunday and should his good form continue, he will inevitably pose Arsenal’s greatest threat. Wenger himself has admitted that the player’s tactical game has significantly improved, arguing that Sanchez has become more intelligent both on and off the ball. In total, the player has scored eight goals this season and has provided three assists.
Last three meetings…
West Ham United 3 (Carroll x 3) Arsenal 3 (Ozil, Sanchez, Koscielny), Premier League, April 2016
Arsenal 0, West Ham United 2 (Kouyate, Zarate), Premier League, August 2015
Arsenal 3 (Giroud, Ramsey, Flamini), West Ham United 0, Premier League, March 2015
Predicted line-ups…
West Ham United (3-4-2-1): Randolph; Kouyate, Reid, Ogbonna; Fernandes, Obiang, Noble, Masuaku; Lanzini, Payet; Fletcher.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Cech; Jenkinson, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Xhaka, Ramsey; Walcott, Ozil, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Sanchez.
Form guide…
West Ham United: LDLDL
Arsenal: LWDDD
Vital information…
Kick-off: Saturday 3 December, 5.30pm, Emirates Stadium.
TV: BT Sport 1, coverage from 5,00pm. Highlights on MOTD, BBC 1.
Odds…
West Ham to win: 19/5
Draw: 3/1
Arsenal to win: 3/4
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