Arsenal are set to continue their pursuit of Liverpool as they face a struggling West Ham this Saturday. The Gunners have been holding onto the second spot in the Premier League for the past few months, but have found it challenging to close the gap on the league leaders.
Despite this, Mikel Arteta's squad have proven difficult to beat and are currently on a 15-match unbeaten run and secured their third consecutive win last weekend against Leicester. Even without key players Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz, Mikel Merino stepped up with two crucial late goals at the King Power Stadium.
With a challenging schedule ahead, including matches against Nottingham Forest, Manchester United, and Chelsea, Arsenal host a West Ham team that has only managed one victory in their last seven games. Despite a 3-2 win over Fulham in Graham Potter's first game as head coach, the Hammers haven't won in their last four matches and recently suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Brentford.
Arsenal will be brimming with confidence against their London rivals, having thrashed them 5-2 in the reverse fixture back in November. Ahead of this exciting clash, Express Sport provides all the details you need to know about watching the match, which unfortunately will not be broadcast live on UK TV, reports the Mirror.
Why isn't Arsenal vs West Ham being shown on TV in the UK?
Arsenal fans looking to watch the Gunners take on West Ham will have to miss out on live TV coverage as broadcasters Sky Sports and TNT Sports have decided against showing the London derby. Instead, TNT will be screening the clash between Everton and Manchester United in their coveted Saturday 12.30pm slot, with Sky opting for Aston Villa versus Chelsea at 5.30pm later that day.
Football fans can still catch a fair share of action on Sky's Super Sunday, as Newcastle United host Nottingham Forest and Manchester City take on Liverpool at 4.30pm.
Sadly, Arsenal vs West Ham is set for a 3pm kickoff, falling right within the UK's traditional blackout period from 2.45pm to 5.15pm – a policy strictly forbidding live broadcasts of games starting at this time, rooted in tradition since 1960. Despite dissenting voices calling for the rule's dismissal, a Premier League spokesperson previously told the Mirror that its purpose is to "protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid".
Where can you catch the highlights of Arsenal vs West Ham?
Post-match, viewers will have swift access to highlights and pivotal moments from Arsenal vs West Ham. For those who prefer an extended roundup, BBC's Match of the Day will serve up comprehensive coverage beginning at 10.30pm on Saturday.
Football enthusiasts can follow the live action through updates on BBC Radio Five Live and talkSPORT. Although UK viewers won't have access to live coverage of the game, international fans can watch the match via their local Premier League TV rights holders. For those in the United States, the game will be aired on Peacock, while Middle Eastern fans can tune into beIN Sports Connect.