Preview, team news, head to head, probable line ups, tactical analysis and where to watch West Ham vs Arsenal in Sunday’s Premier League derby
London Stadium plays host to a massive cross-town derby this Sunday as title-chasing Arsenal visit a West Ham side fighting for Premier League survival with kick-off set for 16:30 local time (11:30 ET / 08:30 PT). With only three games remaining, Arsenal sit top of the table with 76 points, five clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand, while West Ham occupy the final relegation spot in 18th place with 36 points.
The Gunners enter this match on a high after securing their place in the Champions League final earlier this week, defeating Atlético Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates (2-1 on aggregate). Meanwhile, Nuno Espírito Santo’s Hammers are desperate to snap a poor run of form and climb out of the bottom three following a tough 3-0 loss to Brentford.
Team news & injury updates
West Ham
Nuno is expected to have a fully-fit squad to choose from, as West Ham are currently no dealing with any injury issues ahead of Sunday’s clash.
Arsenal
Long-term concerns remain over Jurriën Timber, though the squad is otherwise at near-full strength for the run-in, with Mikel Merino being the only confirmed absentee for the time being.
Head-to-Head (H2H) record
Arsenal have generally dominated at the London Stadium in recent years, though West Ham have proven they can spring a surprise, particularly in 2024 and 2025.
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Last five meetings:
- 04/10/2025: Arsenal 2-0 West Ham (Premier League)
- 22/02/2025: Arsenal 0-1 West Ham (Premier League)
- 30/11/2024: West Ham 2-5 Arsenal (Premier League)
- 11/02/2024: West Ham 0-6 Arsenal (Premier League)
- 28/12/2023: Arsenal 0-2 West Ham (Premier League)
Probable line-ups
| Position | West Ham Predicted XI (4-2-3-1) | Arsenal Predicted XI (4-2-3-1) |
| Goalkeeper | Hermansen | David Raya |
| Defence | Walker-Peters, Disasi, Mavropanos, Diouf | White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié |
| Midfield | Souček, Fernandes | Rice, Zubimendi |
| Attack | Bowen, Pablo Felipe, Summerville, Castellanos | Saka, Ødegaard, Trossard, Gyökeres |
Tactical Analysis: Title charge vs. survival scramble
The Battle: Midfield control vs. the counter
The tactical focal point is whether West Ham can disrupt Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard. Nuno Espírito Santo will likely deploy a compact mid-block, hoping to catch Arsenal on the break using the pace of Crysencio Summerville. For Arsenal, the mission is to maintain the same defensive solidity that has seen them concede only 26 goals all season – the best in the league. They will look to dominate possession and use Viktor Gyökeres as a focal point to break down a Hammers defence that has been vulnerable this year.
Manager insight
Mikel Arteta is focusing on the final four games of the season (three league, one UCL final) that could turn his players into legends. Meanwhile, Nuno knows that a single win could be enough to see West Ham leapfrog Tottenham or Nottingham Forest and exit the relegation zone.
Where to watch West Ham vs Arsenal
In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW. Coverage starts at 16:00 BST. In the United States, the game is available on USA Network and Telemundo, with streaming via FuboTV and Peacock. Kick-off is at 11:30 ET / 08:30 PT.
Market insights & probability
According to current sports data, Arsenal are the strong favourites with a 59.9% win probability. West Ham are given a 17.8% chance for a home victory, while the draw is priced at 22.3%.
