Arsenal vs West Ham Prediction and Betting Tips for Saturday’s Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners know victory would see them leapfrog Liverpool, at least for a few hours, and continue their strong momentum. You’ll also find valuable insights and Barclays Premier League Stats to guide your picks for this high-stakes London derby.

• Arsenal could temporarily go top of the league with a win at the Emirates.
• West Ham have won their last two visits to Arsenal without conceding.
• Bukayo Saka is set for his 200th Premier League appearance.
• Jarrod Bowen has scored five goals against Arsenal, including last season’s winner.

Arsenal arrive in confident mood after back-to-back wins over Newcastle and Olympiacos. That late Gabriel header at St James’ Park wasn’t just a winning goal; it felt like a turning point. Arteta’s men have now taken six wins from their last eight league games, showing resilience and a set-piece prowess that’s become their calling card. Nine of their last 14 league goals have come from set plays: Nicolas Jover’s drills are paying off big time. Can they finally end their Emirates jinx against the Hammers? That’s the real question.

One player to watch is Bukayo Saka, who’s about to make his 200th Premier League appearance at just 24. Only Thierry Henry has previously marked the occasion with a goal in Arsenal colours. Add to that Gabriel Magalhaes, the league’s most prolific defender since 2020, and Arsenal have plenty of big-game performers. The injury list still stings—Jesus, Havertz, and Madueke remain out but Arteta’s squad depth has carried them through. With home form that’s seen just four losses in 42 matches, Arsenal know the Emirates can be a fortress… unless West Ham have their say.

And here’s where it gets tricky. West Ham have been the Emirates bogey team. They’ve walked away with two consecutive clean-sheet wins in North London, a feat only Manchester City have managed over recent years. Nuno Espírito Santo’s first game in charge brought a battling 1-1 draw at Everton, and there’s a sense he’s already stiffened their resolve. The Hammers have taken all four of their points on the road this season, which says something about their counter-attacking bite away from home. Still, they sit 19th, so the pressure is undeniable.

Jarrod Bowen remains West Ham’s talisman. Five career goals against Arsenal make him a certified menace in this fixture, and his knack for ghosting into space could unsettle Arteta’s back line again. But history looms large: West Ham have lost more London derbies than any other team, 134 in total, and eight of their last 11 against capital clubs. Even so, they’ve caused Arsenal headaches before. Can Bowen spoil the party, or will Arsenal’s firepower finally shatter the Hammers’ Emirates spell? Either way, this one promises drama.

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