Arsenal vs West Ham - The Preview

I'm not feeling too confident about this one. A lot of teams seem to have worked out that you can get a lot of joy down the flanks against West Ham and I can see Arshavin and Walcott getting a lot of joy against our full-backs.

Add to that the absence of Parker for West Ham and the return of Fabregas for Arsenal and a heavy loss does seem possible. On a more positive note Mark Noble is back from the arm injury that has kept him out of the last two games.

The lack of pace of Campbell at the back for Arsenal should have Cole salivating. If West Ham can get the ball in behind the Arsenal defence they might have some joy.


Lawro says that Arsenal now have a bit of belief about them and sees this as a tough game for West Ham

Lawro predicts a 2-0 West Ham loss

Sky say that Arsenal are on sparkling form at home. They think they will benefit by the likely return of Cesc Fabregas. Conversely West Ham have lost three in a row now and Sky see that trend continuing today.

Sky predict a 3-0 West Ham loss