West Ham vs Arsenal Match Update: Key Availability and Impact

The Premier League clash between West Ham and Arsenal is scheduled for 2026-05-10 at London Stadium in London, with C. Kavanagh appointed as referee. It is a Regular Season - 36 fixture, with West Ham currently 18th on 36 points and Arsenal top of the table on 76 points.

West Ham & Arsenal Availability

West Ham have one confirmed absentee. L. Fabianski (Back Injury) is sidelined, leaving A. Areola, M. Hermansen and youngster F. Herrick as the goalkeeping options. With no further injuries or suspensions listed, key creator J. Bowen (8 goals, 10 assists) is fully available to start in a crucial relegation battle.

Arsenal face more disruption in midfield and defence. M. Merino (Foot Injury) is sidelined, removing a senior midfield option. J. Timber (Ankle Injury) is doubtful, a concern given his strong two-way contribution (3 goals, 5 assists) from the back line. All other major attacking threats, including leading scorer V. Gyökeres (14 goals, 1 assist) and provider L. Trossard (5 goals, 6 assists), are available.

Impact Summary

West Ham lose experience rather than attacking output with Fabianski out. Arsenal, however, are without Merino’s control and risk missing Timber’s ball progression and 5 assists, a potential blow to their build-up and set-piece threat, though their main goalscoring core remains intact.