West Ham vs Arsenal: Premier League - LIVE!

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West Ham faces Arsenal today in yet another significant London derby in the Premier League. Despite a challenging season up to this point, the Hammers enter this evening's match with fresh optimism after an unexpected 2-0 victory against Newcastle on Monday. Manager Julen Lopetegui, who will not be on the sidelines tonight due to a suspension from receiving another yellow card at St James' Park, still hasn’t completely won over the fans but will be hoping that their morale-boosting win earlier this week serves as a stepping stone for better performances moving forward.

On the other hand, Arsenal presents a unique challenge. Although the Gunners struggled before the international break, the return of their captain, Martin Odegaard, from injury seems to have revitalized Mikel Arteta's team. Last week, they easily defeated Nottingham Forest, ending a streak of four games without a victory in the Premier League. They followed that up with a decisive 5-1 win over Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday, reigniting optimism for a successful season ahead.

With Liverpool, one of their key rivals, not playing until Sunday and Manchester City facing challenges, Arsenal will look to take advantage of the situation. They welcome new signings Jorginho and Leandro Trossard but will be without injured players Mikel Merino and Thomas Partey, while the home team remains the same. Keep up with the live updates of West Ham vs Arsenal below!

Latest updates on West Ham vs Arsenal

"West Ham 0-2 Arsenal: Trossard Scores!"

27 minutes in: The Gunners score a beautiful team goal, increasing their advantage!

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0

25 mins: Timber makes a move to the front post during the corner, but Fabianski responds swiftly with a brilliant save.

That could have easily been 2-0. Another attempt gets blocked, but West Ham manages to send the ball upfield, only for it to come right back to Arsenal.

The Hammers need to gain control of the ball at some point, or the night is going to feel really drawn out.

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0 Victory

24 minutes in: West Ham is likely digging their own grave by allowing so many corners, with five already given away.

Trossard, who had a minor injury earlier but appears fine now, hits the ground after a tussle with Soler.

No reward, and it's another corner kick.

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0

In the 21st minute, Saka sends a shot just past the far post for Arsenal following a strong run from Odegaard into the penalty area. This opportunity arises after Kilman poorly heads away a long ball from Raya.

Arsenal Edges Out West Ham 1-0

19 minutes in: Odegaard sends a cross into the box, but it's cleared as Arsenal intensifies their attack against the West Ham defense.

The Gunners are putting on a strong press, and West Ham is facing some tense situations as they attempt to play the ball out from their own defense.

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0

A misplaced pass from Calafiori puts Arsenal in a tough spot, allowing Bowen to send Summerville off on a run, and he scores with a beautiful lifted shot over Raya.

However, the offside signal has been given. The goal will not be recognized.

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0

13 minutes in: West Ham is having a tough time as a determined Arsenal earns another corner kick early in the game.

The Hammers have yet to make any progress, and their rivals are completely controlling both the ball and the field.

Given the current situation, achieving a second goal seems within reach.

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0 In Tight Match

Simon Collings from Standard Sport reporting from the London Stadium.

Arsenal has taken two corners up to this point. In each instance, the players taking the kicks, Rice and Saka, spoke with Gabriel beforehand.

It seems like someone asked, "Where do you want the ball, big guy?" Saka provides an assist, but it's a major mistake by West Ham to leave Gabriel completely open like that.