MATCH OF THE DAQ previews Arsenal v West Ham (Premier League, 7.45pm. SKY). Will Arsenal feel the effects of their long FA Cup semi-final on Saturday?
Arsenal v West Ham
Premier League
7.45pm. SKY.
HEAD TO HEAD RECORD
(Max last 10 only)
Dec 2013 Premier West Ham 1-3 Arsenal
Jan 2013 Premier Arsenal 5-1 West Ham
Oct 2012 Premier West Ham 1-3 Arsenal
Jan 2011 Premier West Ham 0-3 Arsenal
Oct 2010 Premier Arsenal 1-0 West Ham
Mar 2010 Premier Arsenal 2-0 West Ham
Jan 2010 FA Cup West Ham 1-2 Arsenal
Oct 2009 Premier West Ham 2-2 Arsenal
Jan 2009 Premier Arsenal 0-0 West Ham
Oct 2008 Premier West Ham 0-2 Arsenal
PREVIEW
We don’t usually have much time for managers moaning about congested fixture lists but – in the case of Arsenal – their manager and fans may have a point tonight.
The Gunners have to regroup after scraping past Wigan in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday night when they needed to go to penalties after 120 minutes of football produced a stalemate.
Now they face West Ham at home – a side they have won their last seven games against.
The problem for West Ham is that Arsenal still have plenty to play for. Although a Champions League spot is now out of their hands, a victory would see the Gunners regain fourth spot, ahead of Everton, for 24 hours at least.
In contrast, West Ham have had nine days to prepare for this and will be the fresher team.
Looks ripe for a draw.
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