The Gunners are chasing down Liverpool at the top of the table, sitting eight points behind the leaders with a game in hand following Arne Slot's side drawing 2-2 at Aston Villa in midweek

Predictions have been made for Arsenal’s showdown with West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners are looking to close the gap with league leaders Liverpool to just five points, and increase the pressure on the Merseysiders ahead of their clash with Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday.

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.

Mikel Merino is pushing to start in attack when Arsenal host West Ham this weekend. Merino excelled off the bench last week as an emergency striker and scored both goals as Arsenal beat Leicester 2-0 at the King Power Stadium.

Arsenal host West Ham United in the Premier League as the race for the title heats up following Liverpool’s recent slip against Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta’s side have the opportunity to move to within five points of Arne Slot’s side after former manager Unai Emery held the Anfield club to a 2-2 draw at Villa Park.

Arsenal and West Ham clash this Saturday at the Emirates Stadium on Match Day 26 of the Premier League. Currently, Mikel Arteta's team are 2nd in the table with 53 points, while Graham Potter's team are 16th have 27 points.