Arsenal clawed back ground on leaders Liverpool last weekend and could enter the October international break top of the Premier League if they can beat West Ham United on Saturday.
Stoppage-time goals were Arsenal‘s friend as they witnessed Liverpool lose at Crystal Palace before sneaking victory themselves at Newcastle United the next day, meaning the gap between them and the reigning champions now sits at just two points.
If they beat the Hammers and Liverpool drop points at Chelsea on Saturday, Arsenal will top the table heading into the international period. Mikel Arteta‘s side hardly need greater motivation ahead of West Ham‘s visit, but the fact they’ve lost to the relegation strugglers 2–0 and 1–0 on their own patch over the last two seasons certainly helps.
Arteta made six changes midweek as the Gunners beat Olympiacos in the Champions League and he should make more alterations to his lineup this weekend.






