{"id":1374975,"date":"2026-05-08T12:50:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1374975"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:50:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:50:33","slug":"arsenal-vs-west-ham-predicted-lineups-and-team-news","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/arsenal-vs-west-ham-predicted-lineups-and-team-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal vs West Ham predicted lineups and team news"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arsenal will be looking to take a big step towards the Premier Leauge title when they travel to face West Ham United on Sunday at 4:30pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gunners sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League with just three games left to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arsenal predicted lineup vs West Ham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arsenal (4-3-3): <\/strong>Raya; Mosquera, Gabriel, Saliba, Hincapie; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Lewis-Skelly; Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s been a good week for Mikel Arteta’s side. The Gunners saw title rivals Manchester City drop points against Everton on Monday, before booking their spot in the Champions League final on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But now all attention must turn to getting over the line in the Premier League. Arsenal have won 38 Premier League games against West Ham, only beating Everton (40) more in the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arsenal team news vs West Ham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arteta’s men are in good nick ahead of the final run in. They only have Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino out injured. And the Dutchman should return before the season is up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there’s a question of rotation. Arsenal will have spent a lot of energy in securing their victory over Atletico Madrid in midweek. So we may see a few changes. But not too many, with a win still vital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke may come in on the flanks, to replace Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka. Kai Havertz returned to the bench in midweek, but may not start. Eberechi Eze could still drop down to the bench, though, with a formation change. But Viktor Gyokeres is in good form up front and should continue.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Martin Zubimendi and Martin Odegaard are likely to return to the midfield, alongside Myles Lewis-Skelly to create a trio. Declan Rice is the most likely candidate for a rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In defence, Benjamin White is the only recognised right-back. But Cristhian Mosquera has been used there, and could deputise on Sunday. Piero Hincapie is an option on the left, ahead of Riccardo Calafiori.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But the centre-back pairing on Gabriel and William Saliba will continue, with David Raya behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Arsenal’s in-form man<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Viktor Gyokeres has come under a lot of criticism this season. The Swedish striker hasn’t hit the heights many expected of him after his big move from Sporting CP. But he has really turned a corner in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Swede has scored nine goals in his last 12 Premier League appaearances — from the end of January onwards. It’s the most of any player in the league during that time frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Gyokeres has converted 47% of his shots, compared to just 15% in his first 21 matches. Eight of those nine goals have been in London too, either at the Emirates or in an away derby. He netted twice at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and scored twice at home against Fulham last time out.<\/p>\n\n\n

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