As the Premier League gears up for an exhilarating clash, we turn our attention to the highly anticipated match between West Ham and Arsenal. The Gunners are primed for success, and punters can take advantage of a fantastic betting offer with Sky Bet: place a bet and snag a £40 free bet on this exciting encounter.
The match is set to kick off at 5.30pm on Saturday, November 30, and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
Predicted Outcome: Arsenal to cover -1 on the handicap at 6-5 with general bookmakers.
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West Ham recently eased the pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui with a commendable 2-0 victory at Newcastle. However, facing their London rivals Arsenal could prove daunting. The Hammers have struggled against top-tier sides, losing all five matchups against teams currently occupying the top eight places in the league, with four of those defeats coming by two or more goals, including a 4-1 loss at Tottenham.
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None sting quite like the 6-0 thrashing Arsenal handed them back in February, where the Gunners scored four times in rapid succession towards the end of the first half. With this season proving tougher for West Ham against top teams, the return of Arsenal’s captain and playmaker Martin Odegaard from injury adds a layer of potency to the Gunners’ lineup.
Since the international break, Mikel Arteta’s side seems to have reinvigorated their attacking style, breezing past Nottingham Forest with a 3-0 victory last weekend and delivering a stunning 5-1 performance against Sporting in the Champions League.
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Despite struggling for consistency earlier in the season, Arsenal’s focus sharpens with title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City squaring off at Anfield on Sunday. Arteta’s call for a more ruthless display is sure to resonate with his players as they head to the London Stadium.
On the other hand, West Ham’s recent form has been shaky. Following a 4-1 setback against Spurs, they managed a narrow 2-1 win against Manchester United but faltered again with a 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest, where key midfielder Edson Alvarez was sent off. Their latest outing ended in a disheartening 0-0 draw against Everton who seemed more threatening than the Hammers as they fired 18 shots to West Ham’s 11.
In terms of team news, West Ham will be without Mohammed Kudus due to suspension, although Alvarez will return. Defender Jean-Clair Todibo is uncertain to feature, and striker Niclas Fullkrug remains on the sidelines. Arsenal, meanwhile, will check on centre-back Gabriel after his late exit in the last match, while Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are out with injuries.
This is how we expect both teams to line up:
West Ham (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Bowen, Paqueta, Summerville; Antonio
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Foot, Havertz, Trossard
In terms of betting predictions:
- Back Arsenal to win – West Ham’s struggles against top sides could continue.
- Keep an eye on Martin Odegaard to score at any time – the captain is aiming to find the back of the net after last scoring twice in three appearances at the London Stadium.
- Tomas Soucek is likely to register over 0.5 shots – after netting against Newcastle, he averages 1.8 shots per game this season.
With odds from bet365 at 9-2, this match promises to be one not to miss, and betting offers abound with Sky Bet for those looking to get into the action.
