Arsenal FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Arsenal FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC — Premier League at Emirates Stadium.
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- West Bromwich Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Neil Davies
- Referee James Mainwaring
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Daniel Robathan
- Referee Mike Dean
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | Villarreal CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 May | Newcastle United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Villarreal CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | Everton FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | Fulham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Arsenal FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 May | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Apr | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Apr | Leicester City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Apr | Southampton FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Chelsea FC | A | 5–2 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Arsenal FC gets underway.
- 5' Arsenal FC have won 725 goals from 414 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' It looks surprising West Bromwich Albion FC does not make any changes. Thomas Partey has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 29' GOAL! Emile Smith Rowe scores on 29. Assisted by Bukayo Saka
- 34' Arsenal FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' The deadlock is broken! Nicolas Pepe gets on the scoresheet on 35 minutes.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Arsenal FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' Arsenal FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 50' A quiet spell here at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 55' The travelling West Bromwich Albion FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' West Bromwich Albion FC make a change. Mbaye Diagne trudges off to be replaced by Hal Robson-Kanu on 56 minutes.
- 60' It is a substitution in Arsenal FC team. Martinelli is replaced by Alexandre Lacazette on 60 minute.
- 61' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Hal Robson-Kanu on 61 minutes.
- 62' A moment of madness from Hal Robson-Kanu on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. West Bromwich Albion FC will be frustrated.
- 63' Emile Smith Rowe makes way for Kieran Tierney at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Arsenal FC.
- 67' A stunning finish from Matheus Pereira — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 68' A tactical swap from West Bromwich Albion FC — Grady Diangana on, Callum Robinson off on 68 minutes.
- 70' Arsenal FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 70.
- 75' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Arsenal FC and West Bromwich Albion FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 76' Arsenal FC make a change. Dani Ceballos trudges off to be replaced by Thomas Partey on 76 minutes.
- 76' The referee shows West Bromwich Albion FC player a Yellow card on 76.
- 77' Arsenal FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thomas Partey is hanging Dani Ceballos on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' The 37-year-old Hal Robson-Kanu has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 87' The energy levels are beginning to show. Arteta might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 90' Against the run of play, Willian has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 25
- 16
- 32
- 12
- 21
- 19
- 6
-
8
Dani Ceballos ↓ Thomas Partey 76'
- 7
- 35
Bench
- 2
-
9
Alexandre Lacazette ↑ 60'
- 30
- 14
- 17
- 11
- 13
-
18
Thomas Partey ↑ 76'
-
3
Kieran Tierney ↑ 63'
Coach
Arteta
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 5
- 10
- 7
- 2
- 6
- 12
- 35
-
17
Mbaye Diagne ↓ Hal Robson-Kanu 56'
- 18
Bench
- 27
- 8
-
4
Hal Robson-Kanu ↑ 56'
- 25
-
11
Grady Diangana ↑ 68'
- 22
- 29
Coach
Sam Allardyce
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexandre Lacazette | 2 |
| Nicolas Pepe | 1 |
| Kieran Tierney | 1 |
| Bukayo Saka | 1 |
| Matheus Pereira | 1 |
| Emile Smith Rowe | 1 |
| Willian | 1 |
Head to Head
Arsenal FC Form
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2021-05-09
Arsenal FC
3–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2021-05-03
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
D
2021-04-25
Aston Villa FC
2–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2021-04-22
Leicester City FC
3–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2021-04-12
West Bromwich Albion FC
3–0
Southampton FC
W
2021-04-03
Chelsea FC
2–5
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.95
Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Arsenal FC to win 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Arsenal FC or Draw
81%
Draw or West Bromwich Albion FC
43%
Arsenal FC or West Bromwich Albion FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Arsenal FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.2%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC
| Handicap | Arsenal FC covers | Push | West Bromwich Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 23% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.