Huge fixture: West Ham host Arsenal at the London Stadium this afternoon with both teams in need of three vital Premier League points
Two London rivals face off this afternoon in a huge game at both ends of the Premier League table. Arsenal are bidding to take another giant step towards being crowned champions of England for the first time in 22 years as they take on relegation-threatened West Ham. The Gunners, who reached the Champions League final on Tuesday night, are on course for an history double and know this is a must-win game to cap off a fine week.
Mikel Arteta's side have seen their lead at the summit cut to two points following Manchester City's emphatic 3-0 win over Brentford yesterday evening, meaning the title race is all-but guaranteed to be decided in the final week of the season.
West Ham, meanwhile, slipped back into the bottom three last weekend after results went against them. They began today effectively two points adrift because of their inferior goal difference, but will leapfrog Tottenham by beating Arsenal for a third successive season. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri at the London Stadium.
West Ham vs Arsenal LIVE
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After reaching the Champions League final, the Gunners turns their attentions back to the Premier League title race, with the chance to restore the five-point lead at the summit.
However, the Hammers are also in desperate need of all three points in their bid to avoid relegation.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 4.30pm BST from the London Stadium. Stick with us!
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