The London Derby between West Ham United and Arsenal FC kicks off at 16:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, May 1, at the London Stadium.
Arsenal are coming off back-to-back victories, LLLWW, after the 3-1 win over the Red Devils last weekend on home soil. Arsenal, in 4th place with 60 points from 19W, 3D, and 11L, are looking to stay ahead of the chasing pack in an attempt to finish inside the top four. A win over West Ham in this London derby would be decisive in allowing the Gunners to take another giant step in that direction. The Gunners have won more Premier League matches in May than any other side (50) in the competition and are looking to add to the numbers on Sunday. A 4—2—3—1 with Eddie Nketiah at the top of the shape appears to be on the horizon for Arsenal. However, Mikel Arteta could re-introduce Alexandre Lacazette into the starting line-up, knowing the 30-year-old has been involved in six goals in his last seven Premier League appearances against West Ham [5G & 1A].
After a hard-fought win over the Blues, the Gunners are back in this lunch-time Premier League clash against the Red Devils, looking to pick up three points in an attempt to secure a fourth-place finish. Arsenal FC vs. Manchester United kicks off at 12:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 23, at the Emirates Stadium.
In a topsy-turvy game that swung in one direction and then another, Arsenal picked up a hard-fought victory over Chelsea on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal lost the lead twice before going on to hit the back of the net twice through Eddie Nketiah (13', 57') - who scored the opening goal - and Saka (90' P.) to complete the 4-2 win. "That's the game that we had in hand. I said to them, if you want to play Champions League football, you have to come to places like this and win," Arteta told Sky Sports after the victory. "Tonight, we've done it and I'm really proud of them," the Arsenal boss added. Arsenal are now looking to pick up back-to-back victories, WLLLW, in an attempt to leapfrog Spurs for the coveted fourth place. In 5th place, the Gunners have 57 points from 18W, 3D, & 11L, and are tied on points with fourth-placed Tottenham. A three-game unbeaten home run in the Premier League against the Red Devils [2W, 1D], which also includes three clean sheets, leaves Mikel Arteta mulling over the possibility of three points in the bag. Arsenal has never kept a clean sheet in four consecutive home league games against the Red Devils and could do so on Saturday. With Lacazette’s dry patch in front of goal, Arteta could turn to Nketiah once again for the goal-scoring responsibilities when he lines up the 4—2—3—1.
After a comfortable win over the Eagles in the FA Cup for a place in the tournament's final, the Blues are back in the Premier League, looking to dent Arsenal’s top-four hopes. Chelsea FC vs. Arsenal FC kicks off at 19:45 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, April 20.
Arsenal has now suffered three defeats in a row, LWLLL, following the 1-0 loss to Southampton on Saturday at Saint Mary’s Stadium. A remarkable day at the office for Fraser Forster, coupled with a measured left-footed volley from Jan Bednarek (44'), left Arsenal with their third defeat in five Premier League games. In 5th place, with 54 points from 17W, 3D, and 11L, the Gunners aim to pick up a win here in a bid to remain in the race for a top-four finish. Arsenal haven’t won back-to-back away league games against Chelsea since September 1997. However, Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 11 midweek games played on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday against Chelsea [5W, & 6D] since December 1974. On Wednesday, Mikel Arteta could appear with the 4—2—3—1 formation against the Blues, having Eddie Nketiah at the top of the shape.
After the six-goal drubbing from the Blues, the Saints are looking to pick up the pieces this weekend when they take on the Gunners, hoping to return to winning ways. The Premier League fixture, Southampton F.C. vs. Arsenal F.C., kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 16, at the St. Mary's Stadium.
The Gunners will be returning with back-to-back defeats, WLWLL, following last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium. Leandro Trossard (28’) bagged the opener before Arsenal had their would-be equalizer ruled out by the VAR for offside. A remarkable 18-yard strike from Mwepu (66’) doubled Brighton’s lead before Arsenal hit back with a fabulous long-range strike from Martin Ødegaard (89’). The Gunners remain in 5th place on the Premier League table, having picked up 54 points from 17W, 3D, and 10L. Arsenal are looking to avoid three defeats in a row, last picked up back in August. In addition, Arsenal haven’t lost a league game on consecutive Saturdays since November 2008. Even if fourth-placed Tottenham is beaten by Brighton on Saturday, a victory would only be good enough to keep Arsenal in fifth place. However, it would keep the chasing duo of 6th-placed West Ham and 7th-placed Manchester United, who both have 51 points each, at bay. Mikel Arteta’s 4—2—3—1 formation will see Lacazette at the top of the shape once again for Saturday’s game against Southampton. Alexandre Lacazette has had a hand in seven goals in his last six Premier League appearances against Southampton [5G & 2A] and will be looking to add to the tally on Saturday. Meanwhile, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney, and Thomas Partey are all ruled out of the weekend’s clash.
Following their shocking defeat to the Eagles, the Gunners are back in the Premier League to take on the Seagulls in an attempt to reclaim fourth place. The Premier League clash between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 9, at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners were well-beaten by Crystal Palace in Monday’s London Derby, following a 3-0 defeat at Selhurst Park. A remarkable header from Jean-Philippe Mateta (16') broke the deadlock before a fine finish from Jordan Ayew (24') left Arsenal with a two-goal deficit before the break. A resilient fight-back from the Gunners failed to see the back of the net rattle until Wilfried Zaha (74' P.) sent Aaron Ramsdale flying the wrong way from the penalty spot for the Eagles’ third. The embarrassing defeat left Arteta apologizing to the fans for the unacceptable performance. "We were poor, especially in the first half. I apologize to our supporters," the Arsenal boss said following the derby defeat. The Gunners are left with nine points from a possible 15, WWLWL, having moved one spot down the table, from 4th to 5th place. A total of 54 points after 17W, 3D, and 9L leaves Arsenal right behind Spurs [54 points] based on goal difference. A victory here could see the club reclaim the coveted fourth place ahead of Tottenham if Spurs fail to defeat Aston Villa on Saturday in another Premier League clash. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Lacazette in attack is expected once again from Mikel Arteta for Saturday’s game. Kieran Tierney is set to miss the rest of the season and will undergo knee surgery having been left out of the 3-0 drubbing at Palace. In other related news, Barcelona’s Memphis Depay appears to be on Arsenal’s radar in what could be a summer switch at the season's end.
The London derby between Crystal Palace FC and Arsenal FC kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Monday, April 4, at Selhurst Park.
Arsenal are looking to keep hold of the coveted fourth place at the end of Monday’s clash against Crystal Palace. Last time out, the Gunners picked up a narrow 1-0 win over Aston Villa, leaving the club with 54 points from 17W, 3D, and 8L. The Gunners have won each of their last five Premier League away matches and are on course to pick up six in a row at the end of this London derby. Arsenal last won more consecutive games on the road between March and September 2013, when they picked up eight in a row. Looking to pick up back-to-back victories, WWWLW, Mikel Arteta could appear with the 4—2—3—1 formation with Lacazette at the top of the shape. Bukayo Saka failed to take part in the international break with England, having pulled out of the English squad at the start of the break when he tested positive for COVID-19. However, he is expected to be available for Monday’s clash against the Eagles.
After Sunday’s defeat to the Hammers, the Lions take on the Gunners this weekend, hoping to land a huge blow on their ambitions for a top-four finish. The Premier League fixture, Aston Villa F.C. vs. Arsenal F.C., kicks off at 13:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, March 19, at Villa Park.
Arsenal were brushed aside in a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday at home. The Gunners had kept the Reds at bay until the second period, when Diogo Jota (54’) had the nerve to score from an impossible angle, having picked out the near post. Minutes later, Roberto Firmino (62’) doubled the lead for Liverpool, eventually leaving Arsenal with their first defeat in five games: WWWWL. "From box to box, we were at least at their level or better," Arteta told Sky Sports after the 2-0 loss to Liverpool. "I am very proud of the boys," he added. The Gunners are clinging on to 4th place by a thread, but a victory here could keep the club on track for a top-four finish. Arsenal have 51 points from 16W, 3D, & 8L, and have won their last four Premier League away matches. Mikel Arteta would like to see three points here to open a four-point gap over Manchester United [50 points], who will not be taking part in any Premier League action this weekend. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Lacazette in attack against Aston Villa is anticipated.
After brushing the Foxes aside over the weekend, the Gunners take on the Reds in this highly anticipated top-of-the-table midweek clash in their quest to reduce the deficit to the top-three. Arsenal F.C. vs. Liverpool F.C. kicks off at 21:15 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, March 16, at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal moved back into fourth place after picking up a well-deserved 2-0 win over lackluster Leicester City on Sunday. Thomas Partey (11') broke the deadlock after squeezing in the header off a corner at the near post. A minute shy of the hour mark, Alexandre Lacazette (59’ P.), doubled the lead for the Gunners from the penalty spot after a handball in the box by Söyüncü. "We are in a very good position, but there is still a lot to fight for." Mikel Arteta said in his post-match interview. "Now it is Liverpool, we know how tough it will be and we will have to prepare the game to win it," the Arsenal boss added. The Gunners are coming off the back of five consecutive victories: WWWWW, having jumped two spots across the table while keeping 51 points in the bag after 16W, 3D, and 7L. A victory over Liverpool would see Arsenal rekindle their hopes for a top-three finish as it would see the eight-point gap between the Gunners and third-placed Chelsea reduced to five points. Arsenal has failed to hit the back of the net in five previous episodes across all competitions against the Reds since September 2020 and will be looking to break the duck on Wednesday. With the Gunners unbeaten in eight Premier League matches [5W, 3D, & 0L] played during the week, Mikel Arteta could be keeping an eye out for at least a draw. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Lacazette in attack is expected from the 39-year-old against Liverpool. Meanwhile, Takehiro Tomiyasu has been ruled out of this fixture.
After coming out on top in the five-goal thriller against the Hornets, the Gunners set their sights on the Foxes, hoping to establish their presence in the top-four at the end of the weekend. The Premier League fixture, Arsenal FC vs. Leicester City FC, kicks off at 17:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, March 13, at the Emirates Stadium.
A trio of old-fashioned Arsenal-styled goals saw the Gunners tick all the boxes required to pick up three points at Vicarage Road last weekend, despite Watford hitting the back of the net twice. The 3-2 win leaves Arsenal with four victories in a row, DWWWW, as they seized the opportunity to move into fourth place following the Red Devils' defeat to their city rivals in the Manchester Derby. Having jumped two spots ahead on the table, the Gunners are looking to establish their presence inside the top-four with a victory over Leicester City on Sunday. Arsenal are just one point ahead of fifth-placed Manchester United [47 points], who have a difficult fixture against Spurs on Saturday. The Gunners have 48 points from 15W, 3D, and 7L as they look to complete a league double over the Foxes for the first time since the 2015/16 edition of the Premier League, having won the reverse fixture earlier in the season. A 4—2—3—1 formation, with Alexandre Lacazette at the top of the shape, is expected from Mikel Arteta for this game against Leicester City. Tomiyasu is ruled out of this fixture while Emile Smith Rowe remains doubtful, having tested positive for COVID-19 days ago.
The Premier League fixture, Watford FC vs. Arsenal FC, kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, March 6, at Vicarage Road.
Arsenal are coming off the back of a 2-1 win over Wolves on home soil. In 6th place, with 45 points from 14W, 3D, and 7L, the Gunners sit two points outside the top-four. Mikel Arteta, who was nominated alongside three others for the Premier League Manager of the Month [February], views this fixture as a fine opportunity to move into 4th place. Fifth-placed West Ham [45 points] take on Liverpool in a difficult fixture, while fourth-placed Manchester United [47 points] take on the Sky Blues in the Manchester Derby. A victory here would see Mikel Arteta’s wishes come true should everything go according to plan. Arsenal have three victories in a row, LDWWW, ahead of this fixture against Watford, and have hit the back of the net in all 15 Premier League appearances against the Hornets, looking to do so once again on Sunday. The Gunners could take the shape of a 4—2—3—1 formation with Lacazette, who celebrated wildly after forcing an own goal off Wolves’ José Sá for Arsenal's winner, in attack.