May 1st features a match where West Ham United will host Arsenal in a clash of these two closely matched Premier League teams in the anticipated London derby. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 14 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. 7th placed West Ham United is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Chelsea. Christian Pulišić scored the first goal for Chelsea in the 90th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, West Ham United couldn’t muster any offence and Chelsea ran away with the shutout win. West Ham United is looking for direction having 3 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while 4th placed Arsenal is fresh off their 3-1 win against Manchester United. Nuno Tavares struck first for Arsenal in the 3rd minute, then Bukayo Saka added another in the 32nd minute on a penalty kick. Arsenal should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 18 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, in Emirates Stadium, Arsenal won by a score of 2 to 0 in front of almost 60000 fans. Martinelli struck first for Arsenal in the 48th minute, then Emile Smith Rowe added another in the 87th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed West Ham United couldn’t manage to score, and Arsenal took the shutout win.
Both Edward Nketiah and Bukayo Saka have been the hottest scorers for Arsenal in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals each. West Ham United’s most prolific scorer has been Jarrod Bowen. The English attacker has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches
Issa Diop and Angelo Ogbonna are unavailable to play for West Ham United, while Arsenal will be without Kieran Tierney.