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Soccer expert Brandt Sutton has locked in his EPL picks and predictions for West Ham vs. Arsenal on Boxing Day.

[Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for West Ham vs. - Arsenal vs. Sutton has analyzed Monday's West Ham vs. They have allowed 57 shots on target, seventh-fewest in the league, and they don't give up many set pieces. They have the sixth-most shots in the Premier League with 199, so they just need to start putting them on frame. The Gunners have scored 33 goals to West Ham's 12, and they have conceded just 11. They have conceded 17, tied for fourth-fewest in the league. Before making any West Ham vs. West Ham lost 2-0 to Leicester City in their last Premier League match, but they held the ball for 54% of the game and had an 18-9 advantage in shots. West Ham (4-2-9) sit 16th in the Premier League table and have struggled to find goals following a 2021-22 season where they finished seventh. West Ham odds. Arsenal also have lost to the Hammers just once since 2015 (11-2-1).

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has said he will be 'shocked' if Arsenal can cope without Gabriel Jesus as they look to continue their title ...

[Jesus is expected to be out for three months after injuring his knee](/sport/football/article-11518231/Mikel-Arteta-says-wait-learn-Gabriel-Jesus-injury-January-spending.html) during the World Cup. [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) midfielder Paul Merson has said he will be 'shocked' if Arsenal can cope without [Gabriel Jesus](/sport/gabriel-jesus/index.html) as they look to continue their title challenge. Paul Merson admits he'd be 'SHOCKED' if Arsenal maintain title challenge without the injured Gabriel Jesus - and insists Mikel Arteta will have a 'problem' if Eddie Nketiah has to fill in for three months

Catch all the latest Arsenal news and transfer rumours including updates on Joao Felix, Rafael Leao and Marcos Asensio.

It is a deal that Edu could look to revisit, as Arsenal could be short in the wing positions going into next season. [Asensio](https://www.football.london/all-about/marco-asensio) is out of contract in 2023 and Mendes is seemingly checking whether clubs would pay a small fee in January or take the Spaniard for nothing next summer. [Duncan Castles](https://twitter.com/DuncanCastles?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor), Atletico Madrid are prepared to let Joao Felix join an English Premier League club on loan next month. According to Spanish news outlet Sport, PSG are interested in signing Asensio in the January transfer window. Yes, in the future… However, that is not the only reason Vlahovic could be set for a January exit. A number of players continue to be linked with a switch to north London, including the likes of Rafael Leao, Joao Felix and Marco Asensio. Instead, they prefer to pursue a more versatile attacking option with Mudryk as the top target. [Eddie Nketiah](https://www.football.london/all-about/eddie-nketiah) looks set to come straight into the Gunners team and make his first Premier League start of the season against West Ham but Paul Mersen does not think he will able to fill the void of Jesus. I like the city too. Multiple reports however, indicate that a deal is very close to being completed. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/?lang=en-GB), Leao said: “Experience in a new league?

Arsenal host West Ham United in their return to Premier League football tonight. With less than seven hours until the London derby between Arsenal and West Ham ...

Eddie Nketiah does not appear to be at Gabriel Jesus’ level but his hunger is certainly the same. That is why he signed his contract. This leaves the striker option up for debate, with a section of fans thinking Eddie Nketiah is not ready.

Arsenal have the chance to do something very special when the Premier League returns after the World Cup break, but there are issues that still need ironing ...

The focus instead is on looking to land another wide attacker. It’s a big decision for Arsenal, and one that could have major implications on their second half of the season. It’s unlikely Arsenal would go that high for Mudryk, however, so the question is what would they pay to land a player who could come in and make a big difference over the second half of the season?

Manager Mikel Arteta is hoping Arsenal are able to act quickly in the January transfer window to sustain their Premier League title bid.

The 21-year-old has impressed for Shakhtar in the Champions League, with his club valuing him at around £87.5 million (€100m/$105m). “We don’t need a body, we need players that make the team better.” WHAT THEY SAID: “We knew the importance of getting players early in the summer and that is the same we want to do in January,” Arteta told reporters.

Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko may have dropped a huge team news hint as his side face West Ham in the Premier League.

It would mark a huge boost to [Mikel Arteta](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-west-ham-saliba-saka-25825718) in his options available in the squad as they return to Premier League action after six-weeks away. On his who have had a slow start by their recent standards. The Gunners left the division top of the table, five-points clear of second-place and current champions Manchester City in an unlikely title challenge. [Mikel Arteta can recall £33.2m Arsenal signings with quartet guaranteed to miss West Ham clash](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-signings-arteta-west-ham-25832457) [Arsenal predicted team vs West Ham: Bukayo Saka to start as Arteta faces William Saliba dilemma](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-west-ham-saliba-saka-25825718) [Edu given key Arsenal backing to complete striker transfer to replace Gabriel Jesus in January](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/edu-arsenal-transfer-backing-striker-25828872) [Cody Gakpo transfer stance revealed as Manchester United and Arsenal set for £50m January battle](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/cody-gakpo-transfer-stance-revealed-25837225) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: The latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-leao-25833920) [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/odegaard-jesus-replacement-arsenal-plan-25839213)defender [Oleksandr Zinchenko](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-west-ham-saliba-saka-25825718) may have hinted at his involvement in the team ahead of his side's clash with West Ham on Boxing Day.

Lille boss Paulo Fonseca has admitted it'll be difficult to keep hold of Arsenal and Chelsea target Jonathan David next year.David has emerged as on.

“It will be difficult to keep Jonathan David at the club next season. As a result, both Chelsea and Arsenal, who are in need of a forward for their squad, have been tracking his progress with the hope of a move. he’s just 22,” Fonseca said to La Voix des Sports.

Premier League leaders Arsenal begin their pursuit of the title in the business end of the season against West Ham.

West Ham, meanwhile, need to get points on the board. Still, they couldn’t be facing a harder task. Here’s how to watch the action.

Arsenal host West Ham in the final game of the Boxing Day action as the Premier League makes its long-awaited return. The Hammers endured pretty poor form ...

You will be charged the standard rate after the trial period ends, or you can cancel it before that. Mikel Arteta's side are top of the table and five points clear of Manchester City. Arsenal, however, are undefeated in their previous five, with four wins and a draw. In order to watch, you will need to have an subscription to the service. Conversely, West Ham are 23 points off the pace of the league leaders and sit in 16th place, despite being in the fight for European places in the past two seasons. Arsenal host West Ham in the final game of the Boxing Day action as the Premier League makes its long-awaited return.

Catch all the latest Arsenal news and transfer rumours including updates on Mykhaylo Mudryk, Joao Felix and Cody Gakpo.

Speaking to the media following the defeat to Arsenal, Rice said: "100% (Arsenal are title contenders). "Arsenal are a very good team. I understand that you have to ask me the question. The Spaniard said: "You know that I never speak about players who are not with us. The Gunners made their return to the Premier League after six weeks without action and recorded a huge win against fellow London side West Ham United. Players such as Mykhaylo Mudryk, Joao Felix and Youri Tielemans have all been linked with joining the club amid their title charge.

Arsenal came from a goal down to beat West Ham United 3-1 and extend their Premier League lead to seven points as the top-flight season resumed on Monday.

“We showed a lot of composure and quality,” said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. They have 40 points from 15 games, seven clear of Newcastle who have played a game more. Arsenal are eight ahead of third-placed Manchester City, who have played 14.

If the majority of results in the first round of fixtures in England's top flight were anything to go by, then any talk of disruption was massively ...

“How will Hugo Lloris react to the disappointment of losing in the final?” Wilson asked, “Will Harry Kane be haunted by his penalty miss against France? He wasn't even the nation's starting striker and was injured whilst deputizing in a game Brazil did not need to win. It was the first game of domestic soccer after a month-long hiatus for the World Cup. "Obviously, it's great and winning my mood is going to be better to speak to him and be around the team. So, thank you for doing that because it means a lot to everybody at the club,” he gushed at the final whistle. It's a really special day because Boxing Day [December 26] is a beautiful day to play football and I thought the performance today was at a level that he deserved and that hopefully he would like,” he added.

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was at the Emirates Stadium to watch the club's Premier League win over West Ham United on Boxing Day. David Klein/Reuters.

“A really special day, because Boxing Day is a beautiful day to play football,” Arteta told the Arsenal website. So thank you for doing that because it means a lot to everybody in the club.” It was under Wenger that Arsenal won the Premier League title in 1998, 2002, and 2004 and clinched seven FA Cups. And it was a really special day – thank you so much to him for coming,” Arteta told the Arsenal website. Nicknamed the “Professor” – Wenger has a degree in economics – the Frenchman also played a pivotal role in the building of Arsenal’s new training ground and the move from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium in 2006. “I’ve been involved in the process, but it’s about him, the timing that he needed to make that step and hopefully, he’s going to live here and be willing to spend more time with us and be around us because he’s such an influence,” Arsenal manager

We marked our return to the Premier League with a victory - our tenth in a row at home - over West Ham on Boxing Day. Our club photographers were pitchside to ...

Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Check out the game's best snapshots in our gallery below: We marked our return to the Premier League with a victory - our tenth in a row at home - over West Ham on Boxing Day.

Dani Ceballos rushed to the defence of former Arsenal team-mate Mohamed Elneny after the midfielder was ridiculed on social media.

Elneny has played second fiddle to the Ghana international once again this term, though, appearing in just three Premier League games. a luxury player for the arsenal." He was mocked on social media for his lack of involvement as one Twitter user posted a sarcastic video of his match highlights, but Real Madrid star Ceballos spoke up for his old colleague.

Shakhtar Donetsk have rejected Arsenal's initial offer worth up to €65million (£57million) for Mykhailo Mudryk. The north London side had offered Shakhtar ...

[Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/) this season have been particularly eye-catching. Mudryk is regarded as one of the most exciting young attacking talents in European football. He has been on the radar of many clubs, and almost moved to Brentford in August during the summer transfer window.

Arsenal are no closer to securing the services of Mykhailo Mudyrk after having a £55m bid rejected by the Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk.

Should the Gunners put a bit more money on the table, Mudryk's dream move will almost certainly come to fruition. Their interest in Mudryk remains strong and negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing as time ticks towards the January transfer window. He has flirted with the

Mikel Arteta said that Arsene Wenger "picked right moment' for his return to Arsenal as the legendary boss watched their derby win over West Ham.

[Arsenal struck three second-half goals to see off West Ham](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/nketiah-arsenal-jesus-replacement-winners-losers-ratings-west-ham/blt6c792e1b8f0ac824) and maintain their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League table on Boxing Day. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Arsenal are back on track as a club after several seasons of mediocrity. As well his presence has to be very, very attached to this football club."

Arsenal opened up a seven-point lead with a 3-1 win over West Ham as the Premier League returned on Monday, while Newcastle climbed up to second thanks to ...

"We scored at the perfect time and the crowd was incredible, also in the moment we conceded the goal. I want the fans to believe we can do anything." "We are in one (relegation battle)," admitted Everton boss Frank Lampard. When we scored it got loud and we generated the momentum we needed." "When he came back he was good. Newcastle's charge towards a return to the Champions League was also not halted by the break as the Magpies scored twice in the first seven minutes at Leicester.

Shakhtar Donetsk are holding out for their original €100m asking price for winger Mykhailo Mudryk, sources have told ESPN.

1, but sources have told ESPN that Arsenal are the only team to have made a formal offer and negotiations between the two sides are continuing. [Premier League team's initial bid](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4838566/arsenal-make-bid-for-shakhtar-winger-mykhailo-mudryk-sources) -- -- €40m up front with €25m in add ons -- is a blow to Mikel Arteta's hopes of adding to his Arsenal squad in time for the opening of the winter transfer window on Jan. [Shakhtar Donetsk](/soccer/team?id=493) have rejected [Arsenal](/soccer/team?id=359)'s €65 million offer for [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/299911/Mykhailo-Mudryk), sources have told ESPN, with the Ukrainian team holding out for their original €100m asking price for the winger.

Eddie Nketiah scored for Arsenal in their 3-1 home win over West Ham as they returned to Premier League action following the 2022 World Cup.

However, their squad depth has been doubted in the past and the injury to Jesus over the World Cup break thrust these concerns into focus again. Arsenal’s starting lineup clearly has the quality to sustain a Premier League title challenge over the course of a full season. That’s what Jesus does so well, so Nketiah’s performance surely did much to allay Arteta’s fears that his team would have a different profile without the Brazilian. Eddie Nketiah did an excellent job of deputising in the number nine position, scoring a well-taken third goal that put the finishing touches on a 3-1 victory. The Gunners had built up a head of steam as the Premier Jesus’ arrival at the Emirates Stadium had been a catalyst for Arsenal’s unexpected title challenge with the Brazilian forward giving Mikel Arteta’s team purpose in the final third of the pitch.

With no exact timeframe offered on his return to action by Arsenal upon the announcement he had undergone knee surgery, supporters have been left guessing over ...

Information has been scant in that regard, with conflicting reports over a timeframe over the all-important return date. Jesus is quite an avid social media user, however, and has been posting photographs of his progress across his channels. Jesus limped off for Brazil in their dead-rubber group stage tie with Cameroon at the start of this month with suspected medial ligament damage. Gabriel Jesus has shared the latest snap of his road to recovery following his knee surgery [Eddie Nketiah stood in for him against West Ham - scoring the third in 3-1 victory](/sport/live/article-11574067/Arsenal-vs-West-Ham-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html) [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) forward [Gabriel Jesus](/sport/gabriel-jesus/index.html) has posted his latest update on his progress [from knee surgery earlier this month](/sport/football/article-11508545/Gabriel-Jesus-set-extended-spell-sidelines-forward-undergo-knee-surgery.html). Gabriel Jesus posts latest update on his progress as he toils in Arsenal's gym to return as soon as possible with the Brazilian still having to wear a knee brace following surgery earlier this month

Arsenal's January transfer window targets with Mykhailo Mudryk The Gunners top choice to sign with Gabriel Jesus out injured.

The alternative is for Arsenal to sign a direct replacement for Jesus who would likely step in for back-up forward Eddie Nketiah to lead the line. The 23-year-old signed from Benfica in the summer of 2019 for a fee of £119million, the fourth-highest fee in football at the time. But Arsenal appear to be front-runners to sign the Ukraine international and saw a bid rejected out of hand ahead of the opening of the January transfer window. While Mudryk is not a traditional No 9 and therefore not a direct replacement for Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal see the Ukrainian as an option to replace on Gabriel Martinelli on the left wing when needed. Arsenal are in the market for an attacking player to ease the workload on stand-in forward Eddie Nketiah and wingers Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka. [Arsenal](https://www.bt.com/sport/football/arsenal) are looking to push on after the World Cup break and launch a serious title challenge in the Premier League.

Eddie Nketiah stepped up in the absence of Gabriel Jesus to score as Arsenal returned to action with an impressive 3-1 victory over West Ham.

[in front of Arsene Wenger, who was in attendance at Emirates Stadium for the first time since he left the club in 2018,](https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsene-wenger-returns-arsenal-emirates/blt371f15be28b68032) made it even more special. And the fact it was achieved He pulled the strings all night, setting up goals for both Saka and Nketiah.

All the latest Arsenal news and transfer gossip including updates on Mykhaylo Mudryk, Joao Felix and the Gunners' Premier League title chase after the win ...

"Yes, they are here to stay, we are here to stay," he said. "In the winter, we will see. "Arsenal are a very good team. I love every guy in this team. I love this team. But it's normal," he said.

Catch all the latest Arsenal news including updates on Mykhaylo Mudryk, Alexis Mac Allister and Arsene Wenger.

The latest news has seen Arsenal's opening offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk rejected, while the likes of Joao Felix and Youri Tielemans are just a few others named as potential targets. Their lead can be cut slightly later tonight as Manchester City play their game in hand over Arsenal later when they face Leeds United. Hello and welcome to today's Arsenal live blog on Wednesday, December 28.