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

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.

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.

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Lopetegui needs backline to stand up in what could be make-or-break games for him against Newcastle and Arsenal

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.

Julen Lopetegui believes Arsenal are the ‘best team in the Premier League’ as West Ham prepare to host the Gunners on Saturday. The Hammers look to continue their recent upturn in form when they face Mikel Arteta’s side at London Stadium.