West Ham vs Arsenal: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

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·8 May 2026

West Ham vs Arsenal: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Gunners travel across the capital to take on London rivals in huge clash

Arsenal take on West Ham in a massive game at both ends of the Premier League table.

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The Gunners are looking to consolidate their place at the top of the tree and take full advantage of Manchester City dropping points at Everton as the title race took another twist.

The Hammers, meanwhile, are fighting for their lives in the relegation battle, and they currently occupy the final spot in the drop zone after Tottenham’s win at Aston Villa.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are scrapping to stay in the league and will be hoping that Leeds United do them a favour when the Whites make the trip to north London on Monday.

West Ham vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 4.30pm BST kick-off on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

The match will take place at the London Stadium.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 4pm.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.

West Ham vs Arsenal team news

For the Irons, it is just former Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski that is out, and he is suffering with a persistent lower back problem.

For Arsenal, there are hopes that right-back Jurrien Timber will return to play a part in the title run-in.

The Dutchman has been out for an extended period with a groin issue.

Concern: Martin Odegaard

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Elsewhere, Martin Odegaard was dealt another injury blow as he suffered a knee problem ahead of the Gunners’ clash with Fulham last week.

There is hope that Mikel Merino will make a comeback from a stress fracture in his foot before the season is out.

The Spanish midfielder is now thought by Mikel Arteta to be pain free, and he could return before the end of the league campaign and the upcoming Champions League final.

The Gunners showed that they could handle the pressure against Fulham and then against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals.

They were handed a further boost on Monday when Everton held Man City to a 3-3 draw, and now it is down to the north Londoners to make Pep Guardiola’s men pay.

Viktor Gyokeres has hit form at the perfect time, and goals now no longer seem a problem for Arteta’s side.

But the Hammers have home advantage, and are fighting for their lives.

This could be a tricky test for the league leaders.

Draw, 1-1.