Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal are aiming to win the Premier League, even if that might be a difficult prospect given how Liverpool have shot off in front. On their part, even though they’re in something of a transition season under Julen Lopetegui, West Ham will want to be competing for European football.

Arteta stated to reporters: “I know him, I have huge admiration for what he’s done in the game. He’s from the same area as I am in Spain. Obviously it’s a team that are now on a high after their big win against Newcastle away. It’s always a really tough opponent so we know that.”

Gerard Pique was embroiled in the controversy surrounding the Catalonia referendum in 2017 and has claimed Julen Lopetegui, then Spain boss, told him to apologise - which the West Ham boss strongly de

The Hammers were solid enough at the back. Carlos Soler was excellent in midfield on only his second Premier League start. Lucas Paqueta was something like his old self, Jarrod Bowen was a threat and Michail Antonio a battering ram in attack.

Former Spain manager and current West Ham United coach Julen Lopetegui has not taken kindly to comments made by Barcelona icon Gerard Pique. The ex-Spain central defender claimed that Lopetegui had

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has admitted he faces a nervous wait on the fitness of certain players for their clash with Arsenal this weekend. It is a short turnaround for the Hammers, following on from Monday night's impressive 2-0 win away to Newcastle.

Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka scored the goals as the under-fire Hammers boss was handed a reprieve with a 2-0 win over dismal Newcastle on Monday night

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has admitted he faces a nervous wait on the fitness of certain players for their clash with Arsenal this weekend. It is a short turnaround for the Hammers, following on