West Ham vs Arsenal preview: Prediction, team news & lineups

Arsenal are back in Carabao Cup action on Wednesday night as they visit West Ham in the fourth round.

After edging past Brentford in September, the Gunners were dealt another tricky cup draw against their fellow Londoners. However, given their recent run, this might not be the worst time to take on David Moyes’ Hammers.

West Ham are winless in four and are heading into Wednesday’s fixture off the back of an abject performance at home to Everton on Sunday.

On the contrary, Arsenal breezed past bottom dwellers Sheffield United 5-0 as Eddie Nketiah bagged his maiden Premier League hat-trick. It was a serene afternoon for the title hopefuls, who’ll also want to go far in this competition.

West Ham vs Arsenal Carabao Cup preview: Prediction, team news & lineups

Here’s our preview of the Gunners’ upcoming Carabao Cup fourth-round tie.

How to watch West Ham vs Arsenal on TV

When is kick-off? Wednesday 1 November

What time is kick-off? 19:30 (BST)

Where is it played? London Stadium

TV channel/live stream? Sky Sports Main Event (UK) / ESPN+ (US) / DAZN (Canada)

Referee? Simon Hooper

West Ham team news

The hosts have little to be concerned about on the injury front, but Moyes will undoubtedly make a few changes from the side that was beaten by Everton on Sunday.

Danny Ings, Pablo Fornals, and Thilo Kehrer are among the squad players who could come into the team on Wednesday. Premier League suspensions for Lucas Paqueta and Edson Alvarez mean they should also retain their places in West Ham’s XI.

Summer arrival Mohammed Kudus made his first Premier League start at the weekend and will likely remain in the side.

Arsenal team news

Hat-trick hero Eddie could drop to the bench ahead of Saturday’s trip to St. James’ Park. Nketiah will have a big role to play at Newcastle with Gabriel Jesus out injured.

Thomas Partey is also sidelined due to injury which means Jorginho should start in midfield. Declan Rice is unlikely to feature against his former club.

Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli should both drop to the bench, while Kai Havertz might be utilised up top.

West Ham vs Arsenal predicted lineups

West Ham: Fabianski; Kehrer, Ogbonna, Mavropanos, Johnson; Fornals, Alvarez; Cornet, Kudus, Paqueta; Ings.

Arsenal: Ramsdale; White, Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Kiwior; Jorginho, Smith Rowe, Vieira; Nelson, Havertz, Trossard.

West Ham’s recent form

West Ham 0-1 Everton (29/10) – Premier League

Olympiacos 2-1 West Ham (26/10) – Europa League

Aston Villa 4-1 West Ham (22/10) – Premier League

West Ham 2-2 Newcastle (08/10) – Premier League

Freiburg 1-2 West Ham (05/10) – Europa League

Arsenal’s recent form

Arsenal 5-0 Sheffield United (28/10) – Premier League

Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal (24/10) – Champions League

Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal (21/10) – Premier League

Arsenal 1-0 Man City (08/10) – Premier League

Lens 2-1 Arsenal (03/10) – Champions League

West Ham vs Arsenal score prediction

Arteta will rotate his side in midweek and while there is a drop-off in quality, Arsenal’s squad players have plenty to prove. The Gunners were forced to grind out a result a Brentford in the third round, and they might have to do something similar in east London.

West Ham may not be performing up to a very high standard right now, especially in possession, but Moyes will ensure they’re a tough nut to crack on home soil.

However, I think the momentum is with the visitors heading into this cup tie and they should advance into the quarter-finals.

Prediction: West Ham 1-2 Arsenal