The Hammers tested the consistency of the London Cannon

London, Beritasatu.com – The West Ham vs Arsenal match in Week 13 of the Premier League will be held at London Stadium, Saturday (30/11/2024). This is an important match for Arsenal ahead of entering a busy schedule in December which could change the competition at the top of the standings.

The “London Cannons”, Arsenal’s nickname, are currently in fifth place with 22 points from 12 matches, only one point behind Brighton in second place and nine points from Liverpool at the top of the standings.

Coach Mikel Arteta even warned Liverpool that their nine-point lead would be difficult to maintain until the end of the season. Arsenal experienced this in the 2023/2024 season when they were eight points ahead but Manchester City was able to reverse it.

“Yes, we have experienced that. Maintaining it for ten months is very difficult. Everything should go according to your wishes. Unfortunately, just when you think you have it, it can suddenly come crashing down. The cause can be due to results, injuries, or various kinds of decisions. “It can happen at any time and we have to be ready for it,” said Arteta.

For this reason, Arteta hopes that his team will gain full points in the West Ham vs Arsenal match. Arteta does not want his players to be careless when facing “The Hammers” nicknamed West Ham.

“West Ham have many advantages that can pose a threat to us. “They are very strong physically and very effective in direct play and in fighting for second balls,” he stressed.

Arsenal went to West Ham’s headquarters with winning capital in their last two matches. After mRecording a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal beat Sporting CP with a score of 5-1.

Meanwhile, West Ham have extra motivation for the upcoming match. The Hammers successfully recorded a 2-0 win over Newcastle United last week and are ambitious to maintain their positive trend in order to penetrate the top 10 of the standings.

West Ham coach Julen Lopetegui realizes that his team faces a difficult match. “The most important thing is that the players on the pitch are ready to compete against, in my opinion, the best team in the Premier League and one of the best in the world,” said Lopetegui.

Seeing the positive capital brought by each team, it is certain that the West Ham vs Arsenal match will be fierce and tight.

Estimated Lineup

West Ham (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Emerson, Kilman, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka; Soler, Paqueta; Summerville, Soucek, Bowen; Anthony.

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Calafiori, Magalhaes, Lintasa, Timber; Rice, Partey, Odegaard; Martinelli, Havertz, Saka.

Last 5 meetings West Ham vs Arsenal
11/02/2024 West Ham 0-6 Arsenal (Premier League)
12/29/2023Arsenal 0-2 West Ham (Premier League)
11/20243 West Ham 3-1 Arsenal (EFL Cup)
04/16/2023 West Ham 2-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
27/12/2022 Arsenal 3-1 West Ham (Premier League).

West Ham’s last 5 matches (KMKSM)
19/10/2024 Tottenham 4-1 West Ham (Premier League)
27/10/2024 West Ham 2-1 Manchester United (Premier League)
2/11/2024 Nottingham Forest 3-0 West Ham (Premier League)
9/11/2024West Ham 0-0 Everton (Premier League)
11/26/2024 Newcastle 0-2 West Ham (Premier League).

Arsenal’s last 5 matches (KKSMM)
2/11/2024Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal (Premier League)
7/11/2024 Inter Milan 1-0 Arsenal (Champions League)
10/11/2024 Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
11/23/2024 Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
11/27/2024 Sporting Lisbon 1-5 Arsenal (Champions League).