West Ham United vs Arsenal – Predicted lineup and team news

West Ham United host Arsenal on Sunday afternoon, knowing that only a win will keep their Premier League survival hopes firmly in their own hands.

The Hammers sit below the dotted line with only three matches remaining in their Premier League season. Nuno Espírito Santo expects his side to react positively to last weekend’s result as they battle to avoid the drop. West Ham are unbeaten in six home games but face a monumental challenge against the title-chasing leaders. Defeat today could leave them four points adrift of safety before their penultimate game at Newcastle United.

West Ham must defend dead-ball situations much better to stand a chance against a clinical Arsenal attack. They have conceded 23 goals from set pieces this season, including a division-high 15 from corners alone. Nuno pointed to his squad’s recent home form as a reason for optimism ahead of the 16:30 kick-off. Nobody has beaten the Hammers at the London Stadium in normal time since early January.

West Ham team news

Nuno Espírito Santo has confirmed that everyone in his first-team squad is healthy and available for selection. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is pushing for a start at right-back after appearing as a substitute in the derby drubbing last week. He could replace Kyle Walker-Peters in the lineup as the Hammers look to shore up their defensive flanks. Jarrod Bowen remains the primary creative threat, having recorded seven assists in his last six home appearances.

The hosts are aiming to avoid becoming the first team in English history to lose six home London derbies in a season. Nuno believes his players have proved they never give up and expects an intense performance from the start. They must find a way to stop an Arsenal side that has scored 11 goals in its last two visits. Axel Disasi and Konstantinos Mavropanos are expected to continue their partnership at the heart of the defence.