“Kind of form” | Pundit dismisses Hammers hopes at Arsenal | OneFootball

West Ham‘s torrid season is set to continue in our trip to face Arsenal this afternoon.

That is the view of BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton, who feels Graham Potter‘s side will not have enough for the title-chasing Gunners this weekend in the Premier League – although there is certainly a belief in east London that a surprise could be sprung.

“Midfielder Mikel Merino is the main man for Arsenal up front now after two such important late goals against Leicester last week,” stated Sutton.

“With Liverpool dropping points against Aston Villa on Wednesday, Arsenal have them in their sights and it will be really interesting to see how Gunners boss Mikel Arteta approaches this game.

“If they beat West Ham, Liverpool’s lead at the top is down to five points and the Hammers don’t seem to be in the kind of form to stop them.

“West Ham have not got going at all under new boss Graham Potter. Like Manchester United, they are not getting relegated, but their fans have not had much to smile about all season.

“Arsenal won 5-2 at London Stadium in November, with all the goals coming in the first half. There won’t be quite as many this time, but I still think Arsenal’s intensity will see them end up convincing winners.” Sutton’s prediction: 3-0