West Ham United are set to welcome Arsenal to the London Stadium on Saturday.The Hammers are in a buoyant mood after sealing a 2-0 win over Newcastle United, courtesy of goals from Tomas Soucek and

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.

The Hammers were solid enough at the back. Carlos Soler was excellent in midfield on only his second Premier League start. Lucas Paqueta was something like his old self, Jarrod Bowen was a threat and Michail Antonio a battering ram in attack.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has admitted he faces a nervous wait on the fitness of certain players for their clash with Arsenal this weekend. It is a short turnaround for the Hammers, following on

Mikel Arteta does not believe Arsenal's Premier League clash against West Ham on Saturday will be an easy game at all

Julen Lopetegui believes Arsenal are the ‘best team in the Premier League’ as West Ham prepare to host the Gunners on Saturday. The Hammers look to continue their recent upturn in form when they face Mikel Arteta’s side at London Stadium.