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The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as West Ham United lock horns with Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side in an important encounter at the London Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
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Arsenal are currently in fourth place in the Premier League standings and have been fairly impressive so far this season. The Gunners thrashed Sporting Lisbon by a 5-1 margin in the UEFA Champions League in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
West Ham United, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent this season. The Hammers defeated Newcastle United by a 2-0 margin last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
West Ham United vs Arsenal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Arsenal have a good historical record against West Ham United and have won 73 out of the 151 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to West Ham United's 37 victories.
West Ham United have lost a total of 36 matches against Arsenal in the Premier League - the highest number of defeats they have suffered against a single opponent in the history of the competition.
Arsenal have lost only one of their last 16 matches away from home against West Ham United in the Premier League and won this exact fixture by a 6-0 margin last season.
West Ham United have lost their last two London derbies at home in the Premier League, with their defeats coming at the hands of Fulham and Chelsea.
West Ham United vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal have a formidable squad at their disposal but have been plagued by bouts of inconsistency this season. The likes of Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice can be effective on their day and have a point to prove this week.
West Ham United can pack a punch on their day but have flattered to deceive this season. Arsenal are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: West Ham United 0-2 Arsenal
West Ham United vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Arsenal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Arsenal to keep a clean sheet - Yes
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Edited by Aditya Hosangadi