Arsenal host West Ham United this afternoon in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners have the opportunity to reduce the gap between them and league leaders Liverpool to five points.Mikel

Mikel Merino will hope his two-goal salvo last time out is enough to earn a start for Arsenal for today’s visit of West Ham in the Premier League. Merino excelled off the bench last week as an emergency striker and scored twice as Arsenal beat Leicester 2-0 at the King Power Stadium.

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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.

The Emirates Stadium hosts a London derby between Arsenal and West Ham United. Arsenal vs West Ham United best bets Arsenal to win to nil – Evens with SBK Draw at half-time – 7/4 with

Arsenal face West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups, how to watch on TV and more.

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

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 take on West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, but the London derby will not be broadcast live on TV in the UK - and here's why.