Arsenal dey prepare for London derby against West Ham United for Emirates on Saturday, and Mikel Arteta boys dey look to climb go top of Premier League table.
The Gunners don lose dem last two home matches against West Ham (2-0 for 2023/24, 1-0 for February), so if Nuno Espirito Santo hammer dem again, e go be the first time ever wey Hammers go beat Arsenal three straight for Emirates.
Expert prediction
Football analyst Charles Watts tell Sports Mole:
“I dey expect Arsenal win. West Ham never show me anything this season. Nuno dey decent coach, but as long as Arsenal play their normal level, dem get too much quality. Keep Jarrod Bowen quiet, you dey alright.”
Bowen be the man wey spoil Arsenal party last season for Emirates, and na him still score equaliser for Hammers 1-1 draw with Everton last weekend in Nuno first game.
Arsenal dey chase top spot
Arsenal dey just two points behind Liverpool after six tough games (Anfield, Old Trafford, Etihad, St James’ Park all don waka). If dem beat West Ham for 3pm, dem go climb top before Liverpool meet Chelsea for evening.
Watts add say:
“This na chance to put pressure for Liverpool. Arsenal need put their foot down now, especially after beating Newcastle. Them last two home losses against West Ham na just poor performances — but now na fresh start.”
Team news & selection
Gabriel Magalhaes dey small doubt after e come out against Olympiacos in Champions League, but Arteta dey hopeful say him fit start.
Martin Odegaard don return from shoulder wahala and go pull strings again for midfield. Eberechi Eze, wey shine against Newcastle, dey tipped to start for left wing instead of Leandro Trossard.
Watts predict:
“I feel say we go see Eze start for left side, with Rice in midfield and Odegaard back. Martinelli never dey get enough look for left, so Eze fit take that spot.”
Eze self don enter Thomas Tuchel latest England squad, adding more buzz around the midfielder ahead of this clash.
Key stat
West Ham dey find chance to win three straight Premier League away games vs Arsenal for the first time ever. Gunners meanwhile dey target top spot with win.
