Arsenal continues to fight for the top spot in the standings. “Liverpool” has already won their 19th-round match, temporarily surpassing the “Gunners” by two points. Today, a victory is crucial to reclaim the leading position. In the last five rounds, Mikel Arteta’s team had two setbacks. The team lost to “Aston Villa” away with a score of 0-1 and drew with “Liverpool” (1-1) in the previous championship match. At home, “Arsenal” has not suffered a defeat since the beginning of the season seven wins and two draws. Currently, the “Gunners” have an open winning streak at the “Emirates,” with seven matches in all competitions, conceding only two goals during this period. Among the absences, it’s worth noting the disqualification of midfielder Kai Havertz. Defender Takehiro Tomiyasu and midfielders Thomas Partey and Fabio Vieira will also miss the game due to injuries.
West Ham has won two consecutive matches and approaches the upcoming match in seventh place in the standings. They secured victories at home against “Wolverhampton” (3-0) and away against “Manchester United” (2-0). Throughout the season, the “Hammers” achieve the most success on their home turf, earning 17 points. On the road, their performance is lower only 13 points. It’s essential to note that David Moyes’ team struggles defensively in away matches. In nine games, the team conceded 20 goals. In the last five games, there were noticeable failures against “Aston Villa” (1-4) and “Fulham” (0-5). Ahead is a trip to the “Emirates,” where they haven’t managed to even draw since 2017 eight consecutive losses in all competitions.
