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Arsenal vs West Ham live: Latest updates and score from the Emirates

A look ahead to the Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium

Charlie Reynolds
Tuesday 04 April 2017 15:42 BST
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A general view of Emirates Stadium before the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United
A general view of Emirates Stadium before the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United (Getty)

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Arsenal entertain West Ham United in a Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, with Arsène Wenger’s side looking to reverse a slump in form.

Follow all the action from the Emirates below...

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What time does it start?

The match will kick off at 7.45pm on Wednesday 5 April.

Where can I watch it?

It will not be shown live on television in the United Kingdom.

Highlights will be shown on BBC One at 10.45pm.

Team news

Laurent Koscielny will be unavailable for Arsenal after sustaining an Achilles injury in Sunday’s draw with Manchester City.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Aaron Ramsey could return after recovering from calf and hamstring problems respectively.

Michail Antonio and Diafra Sakho are in contention for the visitors but Aaron Cresswell is unavailable.

Previous meetings

West Ham 1 Arsenal 5
Premier League, December 2016

West Ham 3 Arsenal 3
Premier League, April 2016

Arsenal 0 West Ham 2
Premier League, August 2015

Form

Arsenal: LWLLD

West Ham: DLLLL

Odds

Provided by 888.com

Arsenal: 3/8

West Ham: 7/1

Draw: 21/5

Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to our live coverage of Liverpool vs Bournemouth from Anfield, plus all the latest from around the Premier League on a packed night of action.

Ben Burrows5 April 2017 18:12

Team news coming up shortly...

Charles Reynolds5 April 2017 19:34

Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth Liverpool: Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren, Klavan, Milner, Can, Lucas, Wijnaldum, Origi, Firmino, Coutinho. Subs: Karius, Sturridge, Grujic, Moreno, Matip, Woodburn, Alexander-Arnold. 

AFC Bournemouth: Boruc, Adam Smith, Francis, Steve Cook, Daniels, Ibe, Arter, Wilshere, Pugh, King, Afobe. 

Subs: Gradel, Brad Smith, Lewis Cook, Allsop, Fraser, Mousset, Cargill. 

Referee: Lee Mason (Lancashire) 

Charles Reynolds5 April 2017 19:37

bf1f2257-1850-46ad-bc12-5a8bdbb784ca.jpgEddie Howe is in the house 

Charles Reynolds5 April 2017 19:47
Charles Reynolds5 April 2017 19:48
Charles Reynolds5 April 2017 19:49

A few technical problems here, but not long until kick off, Eddie Howe's Bournemouth looking to cause an Anfield upset. Less than five minutes until this one gets underway...

Charles Reynolds5 April 2017 19:55

Liverpool 0 Bournemouth 0: And we're off!

Charles Reynolds5 April 2017 20:03

There are five other Premier League games currently underway across the country, here are the current scores. More goals and action as it happens.Arsenal 0 West Ham 0

Hull 1 Middlesborough 1 

Southampton 0 Crystal Palace 0

Swansea 1 Tottenham 0

Chelsea 0 Man City 0

Charles Reynolds5 April 2017 20:06

GOAL! Liverpool 0 Bournemouth 1 - Benik AfobeOh dear Georginio Wijnaldum that's a bit of a shocker. The Liverpool man attempts a terrible backpass and Afobe is on hand to nip in, round the keeper and give his side a shock early lead. Too easy.

Charles Reynolds5 April 2017 20:09

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