West Ham have actually won three of their last five meetings with Arsenal, despite having only won two of their previous 32 encounters. The Hammers are seeking three successive away victories over the Gunners for the first time since 1995.
Arsenal vs West Ham preview
After a challenging start to the season, are Arsenal starting to build some momentum? Last Sunday, Mikel Arteta's team fought back from a goal down to beat Newcastle at St James' Park in very dramatic fashion. Mikel Merino expertly headed home the equaliser with five minutes to play before, deep into stoppage time, Gabriel connected with Martin Ødegaard's inch-perfect corner to spark wild scenes of celebration from those in the away end up in the gods and from Gooners around the world.
Having lost four of their last five visits to Tyneside, many expected the Gunners to slip up again, but instead they stepped up and pinched the points following a dominant display. Then, on Wednesday, they made it two wins out of two in the Champions League, cruising to a 2-0 victory over Olympiacos; Gabriel Martinelli breaking the deadlock early from mere picometres out, after Viktor Gyökeres' shot has squirmed onto the post, before Bukayo Saka made the points secure in stoppage time.
Now, turning their attention back to the Premier League, Arsenal's next four fixtures, after this one, are against Fulham, Crystal Palace, Burnley and Sunderland, before facing Spurs and Chelsea to close out November. If the Gunners are going to overtake Liverpool, they need this to be the start of an elongated winning sequence, although this fixture has caused them issues in recent times.
As already alluded to, West Ham have won their last two visits to the Emirates, so are they equipped to repeat the trick? Well, a week ago, last Saturday morning, it was announced that Graham Potter had been sacked. Considering he won only six of 25 matches in charge, this news was not a surprise, but the timing certainly was, coming after he'd done the pre-match press conference on the Friday.
Straight away, in came Nuno Espírito Santo, taking training on Saturday, before overseeing Monday night's visits to Everton. When the Irons went behind after just 18 minutes on Merseyside, they appeared set for another defeat, but battled to a 1-1 draw at Bramley-Moore Dock, with Jarrod Bowen's deflected strike ensuring it ended all square. Nevertheless, the Hammers do remain in the relegation zone, having yielded just four points from six outings so far. Concerningly, Everton's opener means the Hammers have conceded eight goals from corners already this season, the record for an entire league campaign is 16, and Arsenal are the corner kings, so will that prove crucial?
Arsenal vs West Ham United head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 153.
- Arsenal Wins: 74. Draws: 41. West Ham United Wins: 38.
Arsenal team news
Mikel Arteta remains without Piero Hincapié, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Jesus, but underlined the fact that he boasts a strong squad by making changes in mid-week.
Jurriën Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka all began the night on the bench against Olympiacos, but will start this time. Slightly concerningly, Gabriel was forced off on Wednesday, following a heavy collision with goalkeeper David Raya, but there is optimism that he'll be available for this one, albeit Cristhian Mosquera would be a more than able deputy.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs West Ham United: (4-3-3): Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Eze, Gyökeres.
Arsenal player to watch vs West Ham
Martin Ødegaard was at his mesmeric best against Olympiacos, named man of the match, while he's previously netted three times against West Ham, all coming at the London Stadium, so can the captain add to this tally?
West Ham team news
Nuno Espírito Santo made some interesting selection decisions against Everton, including choosing Alphonse Areola in goal, with new signing Mads Hermansen remaining on the bench.
Elsewhere, this is the last of Tomáš Souček's three-match suspension but, even so, James Ward-Prowse was left out of the matchday squad on Monday, with Soungoutou Magassa starting at the base of midfield.
There is still no Aaron Wan-Bissaka at the back, but Konstantinos Mavropanos will start against his former side, having scored in a famous West Ham win at the Emirates two seasons ago, while Niclas Füllkrug will lead the line.
West Ham United predicted lineup vs Arsenal: (4-3-3): Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Todibo, Diouf; Magassa, Fernandes, Paquetá, Bowen, Summerville; Füllkrug.
West Ham player to watch vs Arsenal
Crysencio Summerville was excellent against Everton on Monday night, looking dangerous every time he touched the ball, so will be key to the Hammers' chances of getting anything here.
Arsenal vs West Ham prediction
Despite the added Nuno factor, we cannot see beyond an Arenal win and a clean sheet for Mikel Arteta's team because, in the main, that is what they do this season: Arsenal 2-0 West Ham United.
Arsenal vs West Ham FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Arsenal vs West Ham United in the Premier League on TV channel?
Arsenal vs West Ham United in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Arsenal vs West Ham United in the Premier League on live streaming?
Arsenal vs West Ham United in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Arsenal vs West Ham United in the Premier League?
Arsenal vs West Ham United takes place on Saturday 4 October 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).