West Ham have just one win in their last eight matches across all competitions, meanwhile Arsenal have just one defeat in their last eight matches. The Gunners will look to keep their strong Premier League form going despite the injury crisis hitting Mikel Arteta's squad.

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Arsenal host West Ham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, knowing that a win could mount serious pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool. Three points here would cut the gap to the top to just five points ahead of the Reds’ visit to Manchester City on Sunday.

Arsenal will hope to continue their 15-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League when they host West Ham United - here's how fans can follow the action

Arsenal have won 37 Premier League games against West Ham - only beating Everton (38) more often in the competition. It is the most defeats the Hammers have suffered against a side. West Ham won 2-0 at Emirates Stadium last season - they last won at Arsenal in consecutive campaigns in 2005-06 and 2006-07,

Arsenal will be looking to build on their makeshift attacking line-up while West Ham fans will be hoping Graham Potter finds some more answers to their side's form

West Ham’s preparations for their clash against Arsenal have been rocked by Lucas Paquetá’s ankle injury, leaving Graham Potter’s side sweating on his availability.Photo by Shaun

West Ham have been dealt a blow ahead of Saturday's Premier League trip to London rivals Arsenal. Graham Potter’s West Ham lost 1-0 to Brentford last weekend, meaning the former Chelsea and Brighton manager has won just one of his opening six games in charge of the Hammers.

Arsenal face West Ham this Saturday at the Emirates in Premier League Matchday 26. Arsenal sit 2nd with 53 points, while West Ham are 16th on 27 points. Mikel Arteta's side are unbeaten in their last 15 league games,