West Ham vs Arsenal: Premier League Match Preview

West Ham host Arsenal at London Stadium, London, on 10 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 36. West Ham come into the fixture sitting 18th with 36 points and a goal difference of -19, while Arsenal top the table in 1st place on 76 points with a goal difference of 41.

West Ham & Arsenal Availability

West Ham have one confirmed absentee. L. Fabianski (Back Injury) is sidelined. With Alphonse Areola available among several goalkeeping options, the absence affects depth more than West Ham’s outfield structure. Creative talisman J. Bowen, one of the league’s leading assist providers with 8 goals and 10 assists, is fully available and central to their survival push.

Arsenal face more significant concerns. M. Merino (Foot Injury) is sidelined, removing an experienced midfield option. J. Timber (Ankle Injury) is doubtful. Timber’s status is particularly important: he features among the league’s top assist contributors with 3 goals and 5 assists from defence, and his potential absence would be a major blow to Arsenal’s build-up and defensive versatility.

Impact Summary

West Ham’s attacking output remains largely intact, with Bowen’s 18 direct goal contributions still on the pitch. Arsenal, however, lose Merino’s control in midfield for certain and may be without Timber’s dual impact in defence and chance creation, slightly reducing their usual balance despite the continued availability of leading scorer V. Gyökeres, who has 14 goals and 1 assist.