West Ham vs Arsenal Match Preview: Premier League Clash

The Premier League clash at London Stadium in London brings West Ham against Arsenal on 10 May 2026, with kick-off at 15:30 UTC. West Ham enter the fixture 18th in the table on 36 points with a goal difference of -19, fighting against relegation. Arsenal arrive as league leaders in 1st place on 76 points with a goal difference of 41, pushing for the title as the run-in reaches round 36 of the regular campaign.

West Ham & Arsenal Availability

West Ham have one confirmed absentee. L. Fabianski (Back Injury) is sidelined, removing an experienced goalkeeping option from the matchday squad.

Arsenal face more disruption in midfield and defense. M. Merino (Foot Injury) is sidelined, taking out a key midfield profile. J. Timber (Ankle Injury) is doubtful, a concern given his dual role as a defender and one of Arsenal’s top assist contributors with 5 assists and 3 goals.

Impact Summary

West Ham’s main creative threat J. Bowen (8 goals, 10 assists) is available, preserving much of their attacking output despite Fabianski’s absence. Arsenal’s leading scorer V. Gyökeres (14 goals, 1 assist) is also available, maintaining their primary goal threat. However, the loss of Merino and the uncertainty over Timber slightly reduce Arsenal’s ball progression and chance creation from deeper areas, while West Ham’s issues are concentrated in goal rather than in their attacking structure.