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5 keys to Arsenal versus West Ham

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Reece Oxford and James Tomkins of West Ham United jump for the ball along with Olivier Giroud of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on August 9, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Reece Oxford and James Tomkins of West Ham United jump for the ball along with Olivier Giroud of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on August 9, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Reece Oxford and James Tomkins of West Ham United jump for the ball along with Olivier Giroud of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on August 9, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Reece Oxford and James Tomkins of West Ham United jump for the ball along with Olivier Giroud of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on August 9, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

Discover the five keys to Arsenal and West Ham’s crucial Premier League tilt

Arsenal travel to West Ham today for a crucial Premier League clash. Both teams will be desperate for all three points, but for different reasons. The Hammers need three points to continue their push towards Champions League qualification while the Gunners want to keep their faint Premier League title hopes alive.

The good news is that both clubs should do their best to come away with all three points. A draw wouldn’t torpedo either side’s goals for the season, but it would put a serious dent in them. It should lead to a highly competitive game where both teams are completely going for it.

The high stakes of the match should lead to both manager’s selecting a strong starting 11 for the match. That gives us plenty of match-ups to examine in advance of the crucial encounter.

Read on to discover the five keys to Arsenal’s trip to West Ham. Will the Hammers take a definitive step towards Champions League football or will Arsenal put pressure on Tottenham and Leicester?

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