Arsenal vs West Ham - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction

The Premier League's Christmas table-toppers for the second year running are back in action on Thursday night as Arsenal welcome West Ham to the Emirates for a festive London derby.

A gritty draw at Anfield ensured the Gunners remained at the summit for Christmas, and Mikel Arteta was undoubtedly content with a point considering the club's woes at Liverpool's cauldron over the past decade.

The Spaniard's side have shown they're capable of competing for the title again, and they'll be intent on returning to winning ways on Thursday.

West Ham have ascended to the lofty heights of sixth in the Premier League table having won three of their last four. The Hammers brushed aside a typically indifferent Manchester United at the weekend, and they'll be confident of challenging Arsenal in midweek after beating them in the Carabao Cup fourth round at the start of November.

Here's 90min's preview of Arsenal's clash against West Ham.

What time does Arsenal vs West Ham kick-off?

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Date: Thursday 28 December
• Kick-off time: 20:15 GMT / 15:15 ET / 12:15 PT
• Referee: Michael Oliver
• VAR: Craig Pawson

Arsenal vs West Ham H2H Record (Last Five Games)

• Arsenal: 3 wins
• West Ham: 1 win
• Draws: 1

• Last meeting: West Ham 3-0 Arsenal (1 November 2023 - Carabao Cup)

Current form (all competitions)

• Arsenal: WLDWD
• West Ham: LWWLW

How to watch Arsenal vs West Ham on TV and live stream

Arsenal confirmed lineup vs West Ham

Arsenal confirmed lineup vs West Ham (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Odegaard, Trossard; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.

Substitutes: Ramsdale, Cedric, Kiwior, Jorginho, Elneny, Nwaneri, Smith Rowe, Nelson, Nketiah.

West Ham confirmed lineup vs Arsenal

West Ham confirmed lineup vs Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Areola; Coufal, Ogbonna, Mavropanos, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta; Bowen.

Substitutes: Fabianski, Johnson, Cresswell, Fornals. Cornet, Ings, Benrahma, Kehrer, Mubama.

Arsenal vs West Ham score prediction

West Ham's form would indicate a fairly tight game at the Emirates on Thursday, and there's no doubt the visitors could do some damage on the counter-attack through their red-hot forwards. Set-pieces could also be an issue for the hosts.

However, Arsenal's performance at Anfield would've emboldened many regarding their title hopes, and the Gunners have been pretty imperious on home soil this term. Their attackers misfired against Liverpool, and this could be a get-right game for the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

Arsenal eventually won pretty comfortably in this fixture on Boxing Day last season, and a similar result could play out on Thursday.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 West Ham

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