Arsenal can trim the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool down to just four points on Saturday as they welcome West Ham to the Emirates Stadium. Racked by injuries up front, Mikel Arteta's side had to dig deep last time out, before two late goals from auxiliary striker Mikel Merino secured them victory at Leicester.

Arsenal miss the chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool as West Ham end a four-match winless run with a stunning victory at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a hammer blow when Jarrod Bowen's goal just before halftime gave London rivals West Ham United a surprise 1-0 away victory on Saturday. Bowen headed in from close range in the 44th minute and Arsenal's feeble attack,