Man City have done West Ham boss David Moyes a huge favour for the Arsenal clash but he must be brave to take advantage.
West Ham take on Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday and have been given a boost by Manchester City.
There is plenty at stake for David Moyes and Mikel Arteta at the London Stadium.
The Declan Rice derby is huge for West Ham’s top six hopes and Arsenal’s title chances.
The Gunners are in a fight with Liverpool and Man City to try and get their hands on a long-awaited Premier League crown.
Man City do West Ham a huge favour for Arsenal
With that as a dangling carrot for Arteta’s men, it could make Arsenal very dangerous opposition for West Ham.
But after hauling themselves back into title contention, there is now no margin for error for the Gunners.
Especially after developments ahead of the game.
Man City have done West Ham boss Moyes a huge favour for Arsenal but he must be brave to take advantage.
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But Moyes must be brave
Pep Guardiola has already helped Moyes out by loaning the Hammers Kalvin Phillips.
Now his Man City side have absolutely piled the pressure on Arsenal before the trip to West Ham.
An Erling Haaland brace saw the champions beat Everton 2-0 at the Etihad. And that has put Man City top of the table – three points above Arsenal with a six better goal difference AND a game in hand.
Liverpool may yet pile even more pressure on West Ham’s opponents if they beat Burnley.
The Hammers ended Arsenal’s title chances last season by coming from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at the London Stadium.
West Ham knocked the Gunners out of the league cup in November and then beat them 2-0 in the reverse Premier League fixture at the Emirates a month later.
Gunners under pressure again
That will surely be playing on the minds of Arteta’s side as they come to east London on Sunday afternoon.
Arsenal know nothing but a win over West Ham will do if they are to have any realistic chance of winning the league.
That pressure could make Arsenal crack. But Moyes must be brave by getting in Arsenal’s faces and looking to take advantage of their inevitable nerves.
Sitting off will only allow the Gunners to settle those nerves and get into a rhythm.
Moyes must go for it, especially as it could mean going back into the top six in the process with a win.
Man City have done their bit. Now it’s over to the Hammers.
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