The festivities continue on Boxing Day with Arsenal vs West Ham the pick of the packed line-up of Premier League fixtures. We’ve previewed the London derby and picked out the best betting tips based on the latest football odds.
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Arsenal vs West Ham
Monday 26th December, 8pm
Emirates Stadium, London
Arsenal vs West Ham Football Preview
League leaders Arsenal took a five-point lead into the World Cup break and will be looking to extend that lead on Boxing Day. With Manchester City not in action until the 28th, the Gunners could put eight points between themselves and the champions, heaping huge pressure on Pep Guardiola’s side.
West Ham have not had their best start to a season, but the Hammers are never an easy game. They may have lost three league games on the bounce before the international break, but they have also topped their European group, winning six from six.
Unfortunately for David Moyes, they are welcomed back to domestic football with what is perhaps the worst possible fixture. Arsenal have not dropped a single point at home this season, the only team in the division to maintain a 100% record.
The North Londoners also boast a very impressive record in this particular meeting – they have lost just once to West Ham in the last seven years. To make matters worse, the Hammers have lost 12 of their last 13 visits to thew Emirates. Everything is pointing towards an Arsenal win in their return to Premier League football.
Arsenal vs West Ham Football Odds
Arsenal’s dominance in this fixture is reflected in the odds, with the hosts to win at 1.49. West Ham are 6.20 underdogs, with a draw priced at 4.20. Plenty will like the look of both teams to score at 1.86, whilst many will also fancy a clean sheet at either end at 1.88. Eddie Nketiah is Gabriel Jesus’ likely replacement, and he leads the odds to open the scoring at 5.40.
Premier League Betting Tips
Arsenal win to nil – 2.45
Not only do Arsenal have an incredible home record this season, West Ham have struggled on the road. Moyes’ side have failed to score in three of their last four away games, and only two teams have picked up fewer points away from home.
Bukayo Saka to score at any time – 6.80
With Jesus missing, Arsenal’s young wingers will need to step up. Fresh off the back of a scintillating World Cup campaign, Saka will be pivotal in breaking through this West Ham defence. He has already netted four Premier League goals this season, whilst also finishing England’s joint top scorer in Qatar with three.
NetBet Boost: Gabriel Martinelli to score first – was 6.60, NOW 7.50
NetBet have boosted the odds on Arsenal’s Brazilian to break the deadlock. He didn’t feature much in Brazil’s disappointing World Cup, and will be raring to get back in front of the Emirates faithful.
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