West Ham vs Arsenal Match Preview: Key Updates and Player Availability

The Premier League clash at London Stadium in London brings West Ham against Arsenal on 10 May 2026. West Ham arrive in 18th place with 36 points and a goal difference of -19, fighting in the relegation zone. Arsenal sit 1st on 76 points with a +41 goal difference, pushing for the title. This is a Regular Season - 36 fixture.

West Ham & Arsenal Availability

West Ham have one confirmed absentee:

• L. Fabianski (Back Injury) is sidelined.

Arsenal report two issues in midfield and defense:

• M. Merino (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
• J. Timber (Ankle Injury) is doubtful.

There are no listed suspensions for yellow cards or red cards in this fixture. Top attacking contributors remain available: for Arsenal, leading scorer V. Gyökeres (14 goals, 1 assist); for West Ham, creative hub J. Bowen (8 goals, 10 assists).

Impact Summary

West Ham lose experienced cover in goal with Fabianski sidelined, but their main attacking supply line Bowen is available, preserving much of their limited attacking output (42 league goals so far).

Arsenal’s absence of Merino slightly reduces midfield depth, while Timber’s doubtful status threatens a defender who contributes both defensively and with 3 goals and 5 assists. However, with 67 league goals and key forwards like Gyökeres and L. Trossard fit, Arsenal retain the bulk of their attacking firepower.