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Four West Ham players Arsenal should try to sign By Tom Masters Arsenal take on West Ham United in a huge game in the race for European qualification, as Arsenal look to seal their place in the Champions League for the first time since the 2015-16 season. West Ham themselves were previously in the battle for Champions League places but with recent results that has realistically changed to a chase for the Europa League.   Mikel Arteta’s men looked to have blown their Champions League hopes when losing three matches on the bounce against Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton, but important victories over Chelsea and Manchester United and the dream is alive again.   But ahead of such a monumental clash for both teams, we have a look at four players that Arsenal should try to sign from West Ham.   1.       Declan Rice  Absolutely no surprises for this one, with virtually every top six club in the country eyeing up a move for ...

Do Arsenal need more investment to break the Premier League top four again? By Jonny Bray This week’s win against West Ham United saw Mikel Arteta’s side move into the top four for the first time this season, after an impressive turnaround in the team’s fortunes. Despite a horrendous start to the 2021-22 campaign, The Gunners have shown they have a lot to offer. In attack, they lack a first-choice striker, but there is creativity in abundance in midfield and out in the wide areas. Meanwhile, the defence has transformed from one of the worst in the country to one of the best in the league. But will it be enough? Can Arsenal find themselves in the top four this season, or do they still need investment?   Defence Defence is the one area the Gunners l ook to be in great shape. After years of it being a serious weak spot in the team, it’s now one of our strongest assets in Arteta’s rebuild. The current holder of goalkeeper shirt is outstanding, and Aaron Ramsdale onl...

Arsenal v West Ham By Jonny Bray After getting the season back on track with a 3-0 win against Southampton, Arsenal are preparing to clash with West Ham United this week.  David Moyes and his side have been one of the most impressive teams in the Premier League this year, and Gunners fans can be sure they’ll provide stiff opposition on Wednesday.  The Hammers currently sit fourth after an excellent start to the season but the Gunners will leapfrog their fellow Londoners in the table if they triumph on Wednesday.  While Moyes and his team have enjoyed an outstanding campaign, they’re not in the best form, and that could prove ideal for Arsenal.  Mikel Arteta and his side avoided suffering three consecutive defeats with victory against the Saints, and this is an excellent opportunity for the Spaniard to get a big win under his belt.  What can we expect from Arsenal?  It felt like the win against Southampton last weekend was absolutely crucial to the season....

Arteta admits to having concerns following slow start in West Ham draw By Peter White If Thursday night’s Europa League clash against Olympiakos had set pulses racing among Gunners fans, Sunday’s dramatic draw at West Ham back on Premier League duty saw stress levels hit a new high.   Any suggestions that Arsenal should prioritise the continental competition had appeared to have got through to the starting XI in east London, who gifted the Hammers a 3-0 lead with little over half-an-hour gone.   Manchester United loanee Jesse Lingard - fresh from his England recall - put the hosts in front after just 15 minutes, before Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek goals looked to have put the game to bed.   Defeat at the London Stadium would have opened up a ten-point gap between Arsenal and the fifth-placed Irons - and all but ended the Gunners’ hopes of qualifying for Europe through a top-six finish.   But Arsenal pulled one back before the break after Alexandr...