However, defensively, West Ham have been quite disappointing this campaign despite recording two clean sheets in their last two games, allowing 19 goals so far. Contrarily, Arsenal boast the second-best defensive record in the division this season, conceding 12 goals, and securing four clean sheets.

Arsenal's margin for error is ever so small if they want to get themselves back into the Premier League title race and only a win will do at West Ham United on Saturday. The Gunners' two performances and results after the November international break have facilitated the resurgence of optimism among the fanbase after a tough start to the new season.