Which is the best team in the Premier League at the moment? We Gooners will bullishly say it is our Arsenal, but some PL fans will not agree with us. They will be examining Liverpool’s 9-point lead in the title race and arguing that they are currently the best.

Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal are aiming to win the Premier League, even if that might be a difficult prospect given how Liverpool have shot off in front. On their part, even though they’re in something of a transition season under Julen Lopetegui, West Ham will want to be competing for European football.

Gerard Pique was embroiled in the controversy surrounding the Catalonia referendum in 2017 and has claimed Julen Lopetegui, then Spain boss, told him to apologise - which the West Ham boss strongly de

Latest Arsenal news and gossip as West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui will not be on the touchline for the Premier League clash against the Gunners

The Hammers were solid enough at the back. Carlos Soler was excellent in midfield on only his second Premier League start. Lucas Paqueta was something like his old self, Jarrod Bowen was a threat and Michail Antonio a battering ram in attack.

Arsenal takes on West Ham Saturday evening. Ahead of that game, Julen Lopetegui reminded those who think Manchester City or the resurgent Liverpool are the best that Arsenal is the league’s, if not the world’s, best team.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has admitted he faces a nervous wait on the fitness of certain players for their clash with Arsenal this weekend. It is a short turnaround for the Hammers, following on