A win for Arsenal against West Ham United today would send them to the top of the Premier League. A timely psychological boost in what appears to be a tightly contested early title race.
The Premier League Table Stakes
Currently, on October 4, 2025, the Premier League table has a title contest occurring at the top of the table. After six matches played, Arsenal is in third place with 13 points. However, this is only two behind the top of the table Liverpool with 15 points.
A win in today’s London derby would guarantee the Gunners to leapfrog both Bournemouth and Liverpool to the top of the tree. Moreover, it will also help to put pressure on Liverpool who do not play until later today. This chance comes after Arsenal produced an exciting narrow 2-1 away win against Newcastle United last weekend. However, the match coincided with Liverpool losing their match at Crystal Palace and reducing the gap.
The Form, Fitness, and Point to Prove
Arsenal goes into this match in good form, recording five wins and one draw in their last six games in all competitions. This also includes a win over Olympiacos in the midweek which they won 2-0 in the Champions League.
Manager Mikel Arteta had a big boost with defender Gabriel Magalhães being passed as fit to start after being substituted midweek as a precaution. The manager has made five changes to the starting eleven. This follows as he picks an attacking lineup that features both Martin Ødegaard and Eberechi Eze in midfield. Moreover, Bukayo Saka is returning to the starting eleven.
Author’s Opinion
A chance to “put things right”. This match also gives the team the opportunity to improve after they lose their last two home league matches against today’s opponents, West Ham United.
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