Overview
West Ham are having one of their worst seasons in the last 5 years. The Hammers have only 27 points after 25 matches in the Premier League 2024-2025.
In 2025, West Ham has only earned 4 points after 6 matches. However, they can still rest assured when creating a gap of up to 10 points with the relegation zone. Coach Graham Potter's team is predicted to be able to stay in the Premier League this year.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are also facing a storm of injuries this season. After losing many defensive pillars at the beginning of the season, The Gunners are going through a crisis in attack. Martinelli, Saka, Havertz and Jesus are all out for a long time. Other names like Sterling have not left fans with peace of mind.
However, Mikel Merino scoring twice after coming in as a striker against Leicester was a encouraging sign. However, this tactic is only temporarily effective and Arsenal will still need to rely on the breakthrough of Trossard or Nwaneri. Although the corner kick has lost its effectiveness, it will still be Arsenal's weapons of choice in deadlocked matches.
Arsenal may be in a power crisis but still have a 15-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League. The Gunners are unlikely to repeat the 5-2 win in the first leg, but they will know how to keep 3 points at the Emirates against West Ham who are unstable in form.
In fact, this must be the match Arsenal are looking forward to as they have scored 11 goals against West Ham in their last two clashes.
Personnel situation
Arsenal will not have any strikers for this match with Saka, Martinelli, Havertz and Jesus all absent. Takehiro Tomiyasu, meanwhile, is also unable to play.
On the other side of the front line, West Ham will also be without some of their most important players, with Michail Antonio, Vladimir Coufal and Lucas Paqueta all injured.
Expected lineup:
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Partey, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard.
West Ham: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson, Alvarez, Ward-Prowse, Bowen, Soler, Kudus, Ferguson.
The match between Arsenal and West Ham takes place at 22:00 on February 22 (Vietnam time).
