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Arsenal vs West Ham: Premier League 2023/24 Live Stream, Form Guide, Head to Head, Schedule, Fixture and Probable Lineups

December 27, 2023 animesh

Following their 2022 tradition, London teams Arsenal and West Ham United will face off at the Emirates Stadium for their initial post-Christmas Premier League match on Thursday. Arsenal held the top spot on Christmas Day after securing a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. Meanwhile, West Ham claimed a 2-0 victory over a struggling Manchester United before the holiday break.

Aston Villa’s recent loss meant that either Arsenal or Liverpool would claim the ‘winter champions’ title if victorious at Anfield. Arsenal took an early lead with Gabriel Magalhaes’ header, their fastest-ever goal at Anfield, but Mohamed Salah equalized for Liverpool. Despite escaping a potential penalty decision, Arsenal secured a crucial point, retaining their top spot. However, their league triumph is uncertain, having never clinched the title after leading on Christmas Day. With a recent mixed form, including one win in four matches, Arsenal’s home form remains impressive. They’ve won their last five Premier League home games and haven’t lost a London derby at home in over two years, with an unbeaten streak against London rivals since August 2021.

West Ham previously defeated Arsenal in this season’s EFL Cup, though they couldn’t advance further, falling to Liverpool. Under David Moyes, West Ham responded impressively against a struggling Manchester United team, with Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus sealing the win. Currently sixth in the Premier League, West Ham’s position is precarious, as results on December 26 could push them down. Moyes’ team has won five of their last seven league matches, yet suffered a significant 5-0 loss to Fulham in a London derby. While they triumphed over Arsenal in the EFL Cup, Arsenal avenged that defeat with a 3-1 win later, a match that saw Arsene Wenger present at the Emirates.