Westham have been putting a lot of effort into the Europa League recently, and despite having only four league games left, the gap to fourth place is already eight points. In order to secure a place in the UEFA Europa League next season, it may be more prudent to go through the road of winning the Europa League. Although the Hammers suffered a defeat in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals, they will have a chance to recover in the second leg.
However, Westham face a major challenge in Sunday's match against Arsenal, as the team is short of players in the center of the pitch, with Ogbonna and Isadiop making early exits, the newly-healthy Gertsuma lacking fitness, and Chidge Dyson unable to play due to suspension. How to form a defense is a challenge in itself, not to mention the preparation for the second leg of the Europa League in a few days. Chaloboyun, Michalee Antonio and Di Granlace are likely to be out for the rest of the season, which will further weaken the team.
In contrast, Arsenal have no European pressure this season and rarely face the dilemma of a double week. Despite the inconsistent results, the players have generally maintained good form. Recently, Eleni has been playing well in the midfield, while Martin Ordigaert, Bukayosaka and Imeluvi have been playing well together, and Nikitia's positioning and ball control skills are also quite good. Facing Chelsea and Manchester United, Arsenal showed good competitiveness and managed to win the matches. Tonight, facing the equally strong Westham, Arsenal has every chance to improve their chances of winning when their opponents are distracted.
