Arsenal FC vs West Ham United FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2021-22

Arsenal FC

2 – 0

Full Time

West Ham United FC

Wed 15 Dec 2021 · 20:00 UTC Emirates Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 11' Vladimir Coufal

Martinelli 58' Y

R 67' Vladimir Coufal

Aaron Ramsdale 72' Y

Overview

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Arsenal FC vs West Ham United FC — Premier League at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal FC 5 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
West Ham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Peter Bankes
Referee Graham Scott
Referee
Referee Anthony Taylor
Referee Gary Beswick
Referee Adam Nunn

4 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 10.5 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Manchester City FC	5	15
2	Arsenal FC	5	12
3	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	5	10
4	Brentford FC	5	9
5	Leeds United FC	5	9
6	Liverpool FC	5	9
7	Everton FC	5	9
8	Hull City AFC	5	8
9	Newcastle United FC	5	8
10	Chelsea FC	5	7
11	Ipswich Town FC	5	6
12	Manchester United FC	5	5
13	Nottingham Forest FC	5	5
14	Sunderland AFC	5	4
15	Crystal Palace FC	5	4
16	Aston Villa FC	5	4
17	AFC Bournemouth	5	3
18	Coventry City FC	5	3
19	Fulham FC	5	2
20	Tottenham Hotspur FC	5	2

Head-to-Head

Arsenal FC 16 games · Avg 3.2 goals West Ham United FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-12-15 Arsenal FC 2–0 West Ham United FC 2021-03-21 West Ham United FC 3–3 Arsenal FC 2020-09-19 Arsenal FC 2–1 West Ham United FC 2020-03-07 Arsenal FC 1–0 West Ham United FC 2019-12-09 West Ham United FC 1–3 Arsenal FC

Recent Form

Arsenal FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Dec	West Ham United FC	H	2–0	W
11 Dec	Southampton FC	H	3–0	W
06 Dec	Everton FC	A	1–2	L
02 Dec	Manchester United FC	A	2–3	L
27 Nov	Newcastle United FC	H	2–0	W
21 Nov	CA Newell's Old Boys	H	3–1	W

West Ham United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Dec	Arsenal FC	A	0–2	L
12 Dec	Burnley FC	A	0–0	D
04 Dec	Chelsea FC	H	3–2	W
01 Dec	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	H	1–1	D
28 Nov	Manchester City FC	A	1–2	L
25 Nov	SK Rapid Wien	A	2–0	W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)

56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

60% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Arsenal FC

0-15

1/1

16-30

2/–

31-45

–/2

46-60

4/1

61-75

–/–

76+

1/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Arsenal FC

Bukayo Saka	3 G
Martin Odegaard	2 G
Kai Havertz	2 G

Events

Match Events

0' The ball is rolling at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal FC are looking to make home advantage count against West Ham United FC.
5' West Ham United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. David Moyes will be considering his options from the bench.
11' A moment of madness from Vladimir Coufal on 11 minutes earns him a Yellow card. West Ham United FC will be frustrated.
16' It looks like no one’s ball. Arsenal FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
21' Arsenal FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
26' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jarrod Bowen made 383 appearances and scored 113 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
36' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
41' West Ham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
46' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
48' Martinelli puts Arsenal FC on the lead.
53' Arsenal FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Martinelli on 58.
63' Gabriel Magalhaes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 28 goals in his last 469 appearances.
66' A change in the Arsenal FC ranks — Martin Odegaard exits the field as Emile Smith Rowe enters on 66.
67' Poor challenge from Vladimir Coufal. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
72' Controversy at the stadium! Aaron Ramsdale argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
76' The West Ham United FC bench stirs into life. Manuel Lanzini is withdrawn and Said Benrahma gets his opportunity.
77' Fresh legs for West Ham United FC! Said Benrahma comes on to replace Manuel Lanzini.
82' Martinelli makes way for Eddie Nketiah at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Arsenal FC.
84' Harrison Ashby is replacing Pablo Fornals for the West Ham United FC side.
87' Emile Smith Rowe has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 87 minutes.
88' Nuno Tavares has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexandre Lacazette on 88 minute.
89' Nuno Tavares has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexandre Lacazette on 89 minute.
The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Arsenal FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

34
Granit Xhaka
9
Alexandre Lacazette ↓ Nuno Tavares 88'
32
Aaron Ramsdale
8
Martin Odegaard ↓ Emile Smith Rowe 66'
6
Gabriel Magalhaes
5
Thomas Partey
3
Kieran Tierney
18
Takehiro Tomiyasu
4
Ben White
7
Bukayo Saka
35
Martinelli ↓ Eddie Nketiah 82'

Bench

Coach Arteta

West Ham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Moyes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Jarrod Bowen	4
Martinelli	4
Alexandre Lacazette	4
Bukayo Saka	4
Tomas Soucek	3
Leandro Trossard	3
Gabriel Magalhaes	3
Eddie Nketiah	3

Head to Head

Arsenal FC Form

2021-12-15 Arsenal FC 2–0 West Ham United FC W 2021-12-11 Arsenal FC 3–0 Southampton FC W 2021-12-06 Everton FC 2–1 Arsenal FC L 2021-12-02 Manchester United FC 3–2 Arsenal FC L 2021-11-27 Arsenal FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC W 2021-11-21 Arsenal FC 3–1 CA Newell's Old Boys W

West Ham United FC Form

2021-12-15 Arsenal FC 2–0 West Ham United FC L 2021-12-12 Burnley FC 0–0 West Ham United FC D 2021-12-04 West Ham United FC 3–2 Chelsea FC W 2021-12-01 West Ham United FC 1–1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC D 2021-11-28 Manchester City FC 2–1 West Ham United FC L 2021-11-25 SK Rapid Wien 0–2 West Ham United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.65 Arsenal FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.84 West Ham United FC xG

I would bet for: Arsenal FC to win 57% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Arsenal FC57% Draw25% West Ham United FC18%

Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes47% 0% No53%

Avg goals/match: 2.49

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	90%	10%
± 1.5	71%	29%
± 2.5	45%	55%
± 3.5	24%	76%
± 4.5	11%	89%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw

82%

Draw or West Ham United FC

43%

Arsenal FC or West Ham United FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Arsenal FC38% Draw47% West Ham United FC15%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 0

12.8%

1 – 1

12.3%

2 – 0

Actual

0 – 0

10.3%

2 – 1

9.2%

3 – 0

0 – 1

5.9%

3 – 1

5.1%

1 – 2

4.6%

2 – 2

3.9%

0 – 2

2.8%

4 – 0

2.5%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap	Arsenal FC covers	Push	West Ham United FC covers
-2.5	13%	—	87%
-2	13%	17%	69%
-1.5	31%	—	69%
-1	31%	25%	45%
-0.5	55%	—	45%
+0.5	82%	—	18%
+1	82%	12%	6%
+1.5	94%	—	6%
+2	94%	4%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet

44% ✗

West Ham United FC keeps clean sheet

20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.