Adrian Mills’ selections for Arsenal’s trip to the London Stadium include a win for the visitors with goals at both ends.
Arsenal looked back to their free-flowing best in the Champions League on Wednesday night and they will be hoping to extend their winning streak to three matches when they visit West Ham in Saturday’s late kick-off.
The Hammers head into this contest on the back of an impressive 2-0 win at Newcastle on Monday, but their form under Julen Lopetegui has been patchy at best and they could be in for a tough time of things.
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Arsenal to win and both teams to score
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Bukayo Saka to score anytime
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Jarrod Bowen to have 1+ shots on target
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Gunners could reignite title bid with victory
Not many would have predicted the manner in which Arsenal would emphatically defeat Sporting 5-1 in midweek and this stunning performance should put them in good stead to take home all three points on Saturday.
The Gunners have a decent record at the London Stadium in recent seasons, winning three and drawing two of their last five league visits, scoring at least twice in each of these.
The Irons on the other hand are yet to register consecutive league wins under Lopetegui and were held to a drab goalless draw by Everton in their last home fixture.
However, they have scored in six of their last seven home meetings with the Gunners in all competitions and, with the visitors failing to keep clean sheets in either of their last two matches, there could be something to cheer about for the hosts in defeat.
Super Saka to score again
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has enjoyed a stellar start to the campaign with 12 goal contributions in 11 Premier League games and the 23 year-old looks a tempting option to find the back of the net in this contest.
The England international scored from the penalty spot in midweek and has scored three goals against West Ham in his career, two of which coming in the 6-0 rout in this fixture last season.
Saka has a goal and an assist in each of his last two appearances in all competitions and this purple patch of form could well be set to continue on Saturday.
Bowen can offer goal threat for Hammers
While Arsenal are favourites to come away with victory, West Ham have more than enough quality to pose a credible threat to the Gunners goal and Jarrod Bowen should be fancied to test David Raya.
The England forward leads the way in terms of goals (three), shots (27) and shots on target (11) for the Hammers and has been one of Lopetegui’s most trusted players so far, with only Max Kilman playing more minutes.
With the likes of Crysencio Summerville and Lucas Paqueta behind him, Bowen should be provided with the necessary service to carve out an opportunity and it would not be surprising if the striker stings the gloves of Arsenal’s goalkeeper.
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