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Arsenal vs West Ham Bet Builder Tips: 2.75 Builder for League Leaders’ Return

Scott Thornton

Arsenal vs West Ham Bet Builder Tips: Monday, December, 26th

We have Arsenal vs West Ham bet builder tips as the league leaders return to action on Boxing Day. Arteta will be hoping the World Cup break hasn’t ruined their momentum as they look to go toe-to-toe with Man City.

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Arsenal vs West Ham Preview
Arsenal vs West Ham Stats & Facts
Arsenal vs West Ham Bet Builder

Arsenal vs West Ham Preview

Monday, December 26th, 20:00 (UK)

Arsenal have a five-point lead over Manchester City going into the second half of the season. They have proven difficult to beat and have capitalised on Pep’s side being slightly off the pace in the opening months of the season. Only Manchester United have beaten Arsenal this season.

Arteta will want to ensure fatigue doesn’t become an issue as this long-winded season rolls on. His side rank as one of the most proficient pressing sides in the league. It has been a major contributor to their success so far. The Gunners play with the second-highest defensive line in the league and allow the third-fewest passes per defensive action. A significant step-up from last season.

West Ham have defended a lot deeper this season. They have scored just 12 goals in the league so far. The Hammers could find themsleves in a relegation battle if there isn’t an improvement. They are currently in 16th place; just one point clear of the drop zone.

Moyes’ side also progressed in the Europa Conference league. The squad could be stretched as they juggle domestic and continental football. West Ham fans will be hoping they make a fast restart to the season; pulling clear of the bottom three before European competitions resume.

Arsenal vs West Ham Stats & Facts

Arsenal have won eight of the last 10 meetings between these sides
Arsenal have won the last seven games against West Ham at the Emirates
West Ham have failed to score in four of their seven away league games
Arsenal have won all six of their home league games but have kept just one clean sheet in those matches

Arsenal vs West Ham Bet Builder

Arsenal have been in fine attacking form. They are averaging 3.17 goals per game in front of their own fans in the league this season. Gabriel Jesus is carrying an injury after the World Cup but Arsenal are strong as a unit. Saka, Odegaard and Martinelli are all set to start so Nketiah will be well-supported as he spearheads the attack.

The Gunners have forced a lot of goal kicks from their opponents this season. Liverpool are the only side to go to the Emirates and not have 10 or more goal kicks. Arsenal’s opponents are averaging 8.47 goal kicks per game in the league. This jumps to 10.47 when Arteta’s men are at the Emirates. West Ham have had seven goal kicks or more in their last three visits to Arsenal. They are also averaging 7.53 per game this season.

Arsenal should be on the front foot for much of the game. They are avergaing 20 shots at home this season. The Gunners also had 21 shots when they hosted West Ham last season. The Hammers’ last two away matches have been against Manchester United and Liverpool. Their opponents had 16 and 22 shots in those matches. The league leaders should have a similar number here.

West Ham are inviting far more pressure than they did last season. They have the second-highest passes-allowed per defensive action in the league with 18.37. This will mean that Arsenal have plenty of opportunities to shoot.