| It's time for another of the London derbies. The Hammers host the Gunners on Saturday evening. The visitors have only lost one of their last 16 games when playing away to West Ham. After the international break Lopetegui still have two games to save his job. The Spaniard seems to be able to handle the pressure so far. Last weekend there was a surprise 2-0 win at Newcastle. Now a draw against one of the top teams in the Premier League should be enough to keep him in office. West Ham recently picked up seven points from three home games, which is the same number as in the previous nine. After winning ten of their first eleven away league games in 2024 Arsenal have now been waiting for a win for four away games. Most recently, Arteta's team had a long losing streak away from home four years ago. Arsenal is way behind Liverpool in the title race, but there is still plenty of time to catch up. A derby can also be an opportunity to lif the mood in the dressing room. The energy you can get from it should not be underestimated. |
