The Premier League is back after the World Cup. This Monday, Arsenal host West Ham for the 17th round of the Premier League. The Gunners have the lead and are looking for a win to isolate themselves at the top of the table. While the Hammers want a result to escape the brink of sticking. The confrontation, at the Emirates Stadium, is scheduled for 17:00 (Brasília time).
At the beginning of the season that happened before the stoppage for the World Cup, Arsenal had a good campaign. The Gunners took over the top of the table and are five points clear of second place, Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s team hopes to maintain the good performance to stay at the top.
Striker Gabriel Jesus was injured while playing for the Brazilian national team during the World Cup. The Brazilian will be out for four months and will force Arsenal to go to the market in search of a replacement. The player was no longer the team’s top scorer, but he contributed with assists and was fundamental to the team before the stoppage for the World Cup.
On the other hand, West ham goes with maximum strength for the confrontation later on. The team commanded by David Moyes has no disadvantage.
In 146 games played between the teams, Arsenal have won 70 against West Ham’s 35, in addition to 41 draws. In the last meeting, valid for the 2021/22 Premier League, the Gunners won 2-1.
Both Teams To Score – No
Finally, it is expected that only the home team will score goals in the match. So far, the home team has the best defensive record in the first division. In addition, the Irons conceded goals in 80% of the matches so far.
Under 2.5 goals
Taking into account Arsenal’s last five league games, four have ended with a maximum of two goals. However, the home team has the 2nd best attack with 33 goals, and the best defense of the competition. Therefore, the team will try to score goals, but without forgetting its defense.
How were the previous games
In recent games for the Premier League, the home team beat Wolverhampton (2×0), Chelsea (1×0), Nottingham Forest (5×0) and Leeds United (1×0). And drew only once against Southampton by 1×1.
David Moyes’ team lost to Leicester (2×0), Crystal Palace (2×1), Manchester United (1×0) and Liverpool (1×0). Namely, the visiting club only beat Bournemouth (2 x 0).
