Arsenal can trim the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool down to just four points on Saturday as they welcome West Ham to the Emirates Stadium. Racked by injuries up front, Mikel Arteta's side had to dig deep last time out, before two late goals from auxiliary striker Mikel Merino secured them victory at Leicester.

Follow live coverage as Arsenal face West Ham United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Arsenal face West Ham looking to turn up the pressure on title rivals Liverpool. After Liverpool were held to a draw at Aston Villa on Wednesday, Arsenal can cut their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points before the leaders travel to Manchester City on Sunday.

The Gunners could reduce the gap to Liverpool to 6 points with a win against the Hammers.

West Ham have just one win in their last eight matches across all competitions, meanwhile Arsenal have just one defeat in their last eight matches. The Gunners will look to keep their strong Premier League form going despite the injury crisis hitting Mikel Arteta's squad.

The English Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United will be played at Emirates Stadium, London, on Saturday, February 22.

Arsenal welcome West Ham to the Emirates knowing a win may prove a vital step in Mikel Arteta’s side making ground on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

The Emirates Stadium hosts a London derby between Arsenal and West Ham United. Arsenal vs West Ham United best bets Arsenal to win to nil – Evens with SBK Draw at half-time – 7/4 with

Arsenal may have found a solution to their problems up top as they welcome West Ham United to the Emirates this afternoon. With Kai Havertz joining Gabriel Jesus in being ruled out for the rest of the season, Mikel Arteta was forced to experiment with his side last weekend against Leicester.

Arsenal take on West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, but the London derby will not be broadcast live on TV in the UK - and here's why.