FM Preview: Arsenal v West Ham United 30 Oct 2010

Last updated : 29 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arsenal v West Ham United fixture

Arsenal prepare to entertain West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 60 games played, Gunners have recorded 28 wins, and West Ham Utd. have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Emirates Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2010, with Arsenal running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 20 MarArsenal2-0West Ham Utd.PREM
2009/2010Sun 03 JanWest Ham Utd.1 - 2ArsenalFAC
2009/2010Sun 25 OctWest Ham Utd.2 - 2ArsenalPREM
2008/2009Sat 31 JanArsenal0 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2008/2009Sun 26 OctWest Ham Utd.0 - 2ArsenalPREM
2007/2008Tue 01 JanArsenal2 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 29 SepWest Ham Utd.0 - 1ArsenalPREM

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, Gunners have rattled up an impressive 25 goals, and conceded 6.

In complete contrast to Arsenal, West Ham Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Hammers have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Arsenal's total of 17 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. West Ham Utd. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 9 games have yielded only 6 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal650117515
West Ham Utd.63219611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Arsenal fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Gunners. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Arsenal 8 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
West Ham Utd. Undefeated in last 3 away games.