Back-to-back wins over Everton and Watford have seen Arsenal stay within 11 points of league leaders Leicester City with a game in-hand. The Gunners' recent revival has almost certainly come too little, too late, but they'll be hoping to keep the pressure on as we head towards the conclusion of this most unpredictable of Premier League seasons. Arsène Wenger's side will have to overcome an impressive West Ham United at Upton Park if they're to make it three-on-the-bounce in Saturday's early kickoff.
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West Ham will look to keep their Champions League dream alive with a win over Arsenal on Saturday.
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The Hammers head into this match on the back of two straight draws, but haven’t lost a league match since early February. They’re still within touching distance of a Champions League spot, and have only been beaten twice in front of their home fans so far this season. They’ve certainly got the ability to make things difficult for their visitors, and would move within four points of the third-placed Gunners with a victory.
Key player: Dimitri Payet (West Ham United)
The star of West Ham's season has quite possibly been the star of the Premier League season full-stop. A string of remarkable performances from the majestic French playmaker Dimitri Payet have seen him force his way back into the French national team, and he now looks to have nailed down a place in Didier Deschamps' squad for the European Championship this summer. A creative genius and a brilliant technician, he's going to cause problems for Arsenal's notoriously weak midfield.
Recent history
West Ham won 2-0 when these sides met at the Emirates in the reverse fixture, ending a remarkable run of 10 straight Arsenal wins in these fixtures. It was the Hammers' first win over the Gunners since 2007; and not since 2006 -- when Carlos Tevez was an unused substitute under Alan Pardew -- have West Ham beaten Arsenal in front of their own fans. They might never have a better chance of ending that rather unwanted record than on Saturday.
West Ham United injuries and suspensions
Out: Sam Byram (unspecified muscle); James Collins (hamstring); Carl Jenkinson (knee). In doubt: None.
Arsenal injuries and suspensions
Out: Tomáš Rosický, Aaron Ramsey (thigh); Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (leg); Santi Cazorla (knee); Mathieu Flamini (hamstring). In doubt: None.
The Hammers will be without three defenders in Byram, Collins and Jenkinson, though they’re unlikely to cause too much concern for coach Bilić. Arsenal boss Wenger has more reason for concern: his side are still without a sizeable chunk of their midfield, with first-team regulars Ramsey and Cazorla among those unavailable.
Match date/time: Saturday, 7:45 a.m. ET, 12:45 p.m. local
Venue: Upton Park, London
TV: NBCSN (US - English); NBC Universo (US - Spanish); TSN, RDS (Canada); BT Sport 1 (UK)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (US - English); NBC Deportes En Vivo Extra (US - Spanish); TSN live streaming (Canada); BT Sport live streaming (UK)
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