Overview

• Arsenal host West Ham on Saturday at 3pm BST seeking to extend an unbeaten run that includes wins over Newcastle and Olympiacos, with a chance to finish the weekend top depending on other results.
• Injury updates list Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus out with knee issues and Piero Hincapie sidelined by a groin problem, while Gabriel is expected to be available after a knock.
• The Mail, as relayed by the Mirror, reports Otto Maly will steer exploratory work on an Emirates expansion, with timelines and costs unconfirmed and construction not expected before the end of 2026/27.
• Early reports suggest the project could cost around double the stadium’s original £380m for a modest capacity increase potentially under 10,000 seats, which remains speculative and not officially announced.
• Robert Pires told Foot Mercato the board may consider replacing Arteta if no trophy is won this season, as Arsenal balance a title challenge, William Saliba’s new contract and strong early displays from Martin Zubimendi; West Ham arrive 19th under new boss Nuno Espirito Santo after winning their last two trips to the Emirates under previous managers.