West Ham vs Arsenal LIVE: Gabriel Jesus could return as Gunners chase top spot after Liverpool win – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

Arsenal will look to build on their victory over Liverpool when they travel to London to take on rivals West Ham this weekend.

The gunmen won a big title clash against the Reds at the Emirates last weekend to reduce the gap on the league leaders to just two points.

And Mikel Arteta's team now intends to keep the pressure on Jurgen Klopp continuing their winning momentum against the Hammers.

David Moyes He is under some pressure as his team is winless in four games, but they still remain seventh and are fighting for a place in Europe again.

West Ham vs Arsenal: Trossard fantastic

Leandro Trossard concluded Arsenal's victory against Liverpool last Sunday.

The Belgian has only played a supporting role for the Gunners since arriving from Brighton last January, but he has still had a huge influence.

Following his latest goal, Trossard is now averaging a goal or assist every 99 minutes in the Premier League for Arteta's men.

He has six goals and 11 assists in just 1,684 minutes and that is a record only surpassed by two Arsenal legends.

Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie They are the only players who have a better average participation in minutes per goal for the club.

If he can maintain this impressive record, Trossard could end up playing a key role in Arsenal's title challenge this season.

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• Arsenal have lost just one of their last 15 Premier League away games against West Ham (W9 D5), losing 1-0 in January 2019. Current striker Declan Rice scored the winning goal for the Hammers that day.
• West Ham are looking to complete the Premier League double against Arsenal for the first time since 2006-07, following their 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium in December.

West Ham vs Arsenal: team news

There will be concerns over the fitness of the West Ham goalkeeper Alfonso Areola after being substituted with a concussion against Man United.

If you are not deemed fit to play, Lukasz Fabianski It will start between the sticks with the incorporation of Areola michail antonio and Lucas Paqueta on the sidelines.

kalvin phillips He will hope to be able to return to the starting lineup after having lost his place after a poor debut.

As for Arsenal, Gabriel Jesus He missed the victory over Liverpool with a problem that Arteta admitted was not too serious.

To be able to get back into action up front while Takehiro Tomiyasu He will return from the Asian Cup.

Bukayo Saka He took a couple of hard knocks last time, but is expected to have recovered from them by the weekend.

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• Having failed to win their last three Premier League games in 2023 and lost their last two, Arsenal have won each of their three league games in 2024 so far. Only in 1935 did the Gunners win each of their first four league games in a calendar year.
• West Ham are unbeaten in their last six Premier League home games (W3 D3); They have not yet accumulated seven defeats at the London Stadium in the competition; The last time they went longer without a home league defeat was in April 2016 at Upton Park under Slaven Bilic (15).

West Ham vs Arsenal: What has been said?

Arsenal are third in the Premier League, but talkSPORT danny murphy believe to win the Champions League could be more achievable.

When asked about White and Jordan if he thinks the Gunners can win the Champions League, he said: “Well, they would have to do tremendously well at certain points in the season when they would also be trying to win the Premier League.

“But in specific games… last year, when Arsenal showed up to play City, you thought: 'They'll finish it.'

“They come to Liverpool and you think: 'Liverpool are the favourites'. In specific matches this season they have shown against Manchester City, they have beaten them, against Liverpool, they have beaten them, they can beat the best. Manchester City is the best team in Europe, they have beaten them.

“Away from home, they went to Anfield and got a credible draw, let's see how they do at the Etihad.

“But in the Champions League, when things can go (either way), you could argue they probably have a better chance of that than in the Premier League with City's history.

“Because in specific games they have shown that they are capable. City in 38 games is relentless, City in the Champions League can have a bad day.”

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• Heading into Matchday 24, no team has scored more goals in the 90th minute (including injury time) of Premier League matches this season than Arsenal (8), while the Gunners are the only team yet to has conceded a goal in the 90th minute so far.
• West Ham have beaten Arsenal 3-1 in the EFL Cup and 2-0 in the Premier League so far this season. The last London team to beat the Gunners three times in the same campaign was Chelsea in 2005-06, while the only time West Ham did so was in 1924-25.

West Ham vs Arsenal: how to follow

This Premier League clash will take place on Sunday, February 11.

Kick-off at the London Stadium is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.

The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will also keep you up to date with the latest news.