West Ham vs Arsenal live: What time does it start, where can we watch it and what are the odds?

A look ahead to Wednesday night's Premier League clash

Arsenal won 3-0 in their last meeting with West Ham (Getty)

West Ham host Arsenal on Wednesday night looking to build upon their win over Chelsea at the weekend. They face a side who haven't won in the league since their 5-0 rout of Huddersfield last month.

• Arsenal make last ditch attempt to keep Ozil from United transfer
• Arsenal drawn against Ostersunds FK in Europa League last 32
• Chelsea come unstuck as Marko Arnautovic secures West Ham's first victory under David Moyes

Preview

West Ham United will be hoping for a repeat performance against Arsenal this Wednesday after their weekend win over Chelsea.

The win, the Hammers’ first in the league for nine games, was arguably their most impressive performance of the season, and showed that David Moyes is beginning to drill this West Ham defence effectively. There were also promising signs from Marko Arnautovic, the £24m summer signing who has struggled so much this season, who grabbed the winner on Saturday. But the Hammers are still firmly ensconced in the relegation zone, falling to 19th after Crystal Palace’s win last night.

Opponents Arsenal meanwhile seem to have predictably stumbled, after a run of five wins in six games in October and November. The 1-1 final score at St Mary’s on Sunday flattered them, and their defeat against Manchester United clearly exhibited their frailty at the back. Whether West Ham can replicate the intense press or the pace of Manchester United’s attack is doubtful, but they will certainly bring a physical presence in the form of Arnautovic and Andy Carroll.

Arsenal will have to chase a third away win of the season without Aaron Ramsey, who Wenger confirmed would miss Wednesday’s match with a hamstring injury. Jack Wilshere will likely get the chance to deputise, after some encouraging performances off the bench and in the Europa League. Olivier Giroud is also pushing for selection, after yet another goalscoring cameo against Southampton, with Alexandre Lacazette, who has scored just two goals in eight appearances away from the Emirates, the man most at risk.

Moyes will likely stick with the three-man defence he deployed in recent games against Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City, with Aaron Cresswell continuing his Azpilicueta-esque stint in the back three. Edmilson Fernandes is out of the squad with an ankle injury, but Cheikhou Kouyaté may feature as he has recovered from a hamstring problem. Sam Byram, José Fonte and James Collins remain long-term absentees in defence. Andy Carroll could be in line for a first start since November, with Moyes talking up his record against Arsenal – he has five goals in eleven games against the Londoners.

What time does it start?

West Ham United vs Arsenal is at 20:00 on Wednesday night.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1. Coverage starts at 19.15.

It’s a big game for…

Mark Noble. Noble has been in and out of the team this season, with many West Ham fans growing frustrated with his sideways passing, and he does not bring as much energy to midfield as Edmilson Fernandes or Cheikhou Kouyaté. But his Premier League experience and leadership qualities may well prove invaluable as a congested Winter period gets underway.

He demonstrated his importance in the win over Chelsea, marshalling the defence and contributing well to the team’s defensive work on his first start for four games. His total of 20 successful tackles this season ranks only behind Pablo Zabaleta and Pedro Obiang in this West Ham side, despite the 30-year-old having played far less than either player. Noble’s industry and organisational capabilities mean he could become a key lieutenant for Moyes as the Hammers battle to beat the drop.

Mark Noble in action against Liverpool (Getty) (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Best stat…

West Ham haven’t beaten Arsenal at home since 2006, with Arsenal winning eight and drawing two of their final ten visits to Upton Park.

Remember when...

If you a couple of hours to spare, this video of Arsene Wenger’s proto-Invincibles beating West Ham 3-1 in 2003 is a nice way to fill them. The game had it all: Dennis Bergkamp pinging the ball around, a Thierry Henry hat-trick and some questionable refereeing decisions…

Player to watch…

Mesut Özil. When Özil plays well, Arsenal play well and their run of five wins in six games before the defeat against Manchester United was punctuated by five assists and two goals from the German, after a slow start to the season.

However, the 29-year-old is notoriously inconsistent, and seems to have lost his way again in the past two games. With the January transfer window coming up, and his contract expiring in the summer, the German will be keen to showcase his talents against West Ham, to earn himself a bumper contract at Arsenal or, more likely, elsewhere.

When Ozil plays well, Arsenal play well (Getty Images)

Previous three meetings…

Arsenal 3 West Ham United 0, Premier League, April 2017

West Ham United 1 Arsenal 5, Premier League, December 2016

West Ham United 3 Arsenal 3, Premier League, April 2016

Form guide…

West Ham United: LDLLW

Arsenal: WWWLD

Odds…

West Ham United: 17/4

Arsenal: 8/13

Draw: 10/3

Key Points

• Arsenal winless in last two league games
• West Ham recorded first league win in nine on Saturday
• West Ham's only win in the past 19 competitive meetings came at the Emirates Stadium in August 2015 

[13 December 2017 21:42 · Jack Watson]

Manchester United 1-0 Bournemouth

Dave saves again. Jermaine Defoe takes a touch past Phil Jones in the box and fires a low drive from a tight angle at the front post but David De Gea stands firms and denies the striker. 

[13 December 2017 21:43 · Jack Watson]

Tottenham 1-0 Brighton

Harry Kane has a free kick on the edge of the area, he strikes the ball through the wall and off the post. Five minutes plus added time to go at Wembley.

[13 December 2017 21:46 · Jack Watson]

Goal!

Tottenham 2-0 Brighton

Christan Eriksen lofts a cross from a free kick on the right hand side to Son Heung-min who heads in at the back post. 

[13 December 2017 21:49 · Jack Watson]

West Ham 0-0 Arsenal

Adrian has been named man of the match at the London Stadium. He's made one, maybe two saves. Woah...how did that stay out? Laurent Koscielney plays a sloppy pass across the box which is intercepted. West Ham work the ball to Javier Hernandez who shoots and Petr Cech gets a touch to flick the ball onto the bar, it bounces down on the line but goal-line technology rules it did not go in.

[13 December 2017 21:51 · Jack Watson]

Full time

West Ham 0-0 Arsenal

It's all over at the London Stadium and West Ham have taken four points from their last two games against Chelsea and Arsenal. The Gunners remain below Burnley in the Premier League table.

[13 December 2017 21:53 · Jack Watson]

Full time

Tottenham 1-0 Brighton

Son Heung-min sealed the three points for Spurs with a late header after Serge Aurier put them ahead with a cross which found its way to the back of the net. 

[13 December 2017 21:55 · Jack Watson]

Full time

Manchester United 1-0 Bournemouth

Romelu Lukaku will be delighted to have ended his recent goal scoring drought, although he did not show it. You could say United held on at the end, they did not play very well but they have three points. 

[13 December 2017 21:57 · Jack Watson]

Full time

Liverpool 1-0 West Brom

Alan Pardew has his first point as West Brom manager after frustrating Liverpool at Anfield.

[13 December 2017 22:00 · Jack Watson]

Arsenal drop to seventh but West Ham remain in the bottom three.  

[13 December 2017 22:02 · Jack Watson]

The cracks are appearing all over the place at Newcastle. JonJo Shelvey's late red card means he misses the trip to Arsenal on Saturday.