Arsenal can trim the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool down to just four points on Saturday as they welcome West Ham to the Emirates Stadium. Racked by injuries up front, Mikel Arteta's side had to dig deep last time out, before two late goals from auxiliary striker Mikel Merino secured them victory at Leicester.

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Arsenal face West Ham looking to turn up the pressure on title rivals Liverpool. After Liverpool were held to a draw at Aston Villa on Wednesday, Arsenal can cut their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points before the leaders travel to Manchester City on Sunday.

The Gunners could reduce the gap to Liverpool to 6 points with a win against the Hammers.

West Ham have just one win in their last eight matches across all competitions, meanwhile Arsenal have just one defeat in their last eight matches. The Gunners will look to keep their strong Premier League form going despite the injury crisis hitting Mikel Arteta's squad.

Arsenal welcome West Ham to the Emirates knowing a win may prove a vital step in Mikel Arteta’s side making ground on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

The English Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United will be played at Emirates Stadium, London, on Saturday, February 22.

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On paper, it’s a cosy fixture for the Gunners as the visitors are coming off one of their worst performances of the season in a 1-0 home loss to Brentford. Concerningly, new West Ham manager Graham Potter has lost four of his first six games and won just once.