Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has stated that he feels Arsenal will have too much for West Ham this weekend and pick up a vital victory at the Boleyn Ground.
The Hammers face their London rivals at home and need a victory to keep pressure on the Manchester clubs in the race for a top-four finish.
The Gunners are still in the title race but need points and quick if they are to reel in runaway leaders Leicester City.
It is fair to say that the loser of the game will have received a significant blow in their respective ambitions and as such everything is on the line this weekend.
Despite West Ham being in strong form, especially at home, Merson has backed his former club Arsenal to get a critical away win against Slaven Bilic’s talented side.
“Both teams need to win. It’s a good game really because a draw is no good to either of them,” he told Sky Sports.
“If Arsenal think they are going to win the league then they need to win this and a victory is as important to West Ham if they are to get in the top four.
“This is a hard one to call because West Ham are doing really well, but no one is better than Arsenal when playing without pressure.”
Merson went on to state that Arsenal will win 2-1, which will act as motivation to the home side this weekend to prove him wrong.
