Is Arsenal vs West Ham on TV? Kick-off time, live stream details and team news

Arsenal are set to host West Ham this Saturday, with the chance to go top of the Premier League with a win.

Currently sitting second in the table, Mikel Arteta's squad could potentially overtake reigning champions Liverpool, with the Reds' match against Chelsea scheduled for later in the day. The Gunners have faced a challenging line-up of fixtures at the start of the season, having already played against Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, Manchester City and Newcastle.

They managed to secure a last-minute win against Newcastle last weekend, securing all three points. Despite these tough matches piling up, Arsenal have climbed to second in the league table ahead of this weekend's game.

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They've only suffered one defeat so far, which was a late loss at Anfield and now they are setting their sights on topping the table. West Ham are at the opposite end of the league, struggling in 19th place after a dreadful start to the season.

West Ham's recent 2-1 home loss to Crystal Palace resulted in Graham Potter being sacked, with Nuno Espirito Santo swiftly stepping in to fill his shoes. Although the former Wolves and Spurs manager started his tenure with a 1-1 draw against Everton, an away game at the Emirates is undoubtedly a more formidable challenge.

In what will be Arsenal's first London derby of the season, UK fans will unfortunately not be able to watch the match on television. However, Football London provides all the necessary information about the clash, including kick-off times and how to follow the action.

What time does Arsenal vs West Ham kick off?

Arsenal are set to host West Ham on Saturday, October 4, with the match scheduled to kick off at 3pm.

In their last encounter, it was the Hammers who emerged victorious, courtesy of a solitary goal from Jarrod Bowen in a 1-0 triumph at the Emirates in February. This narrow victory was a stark contrast to the previous two fixtures between the sides, which saw the Gunners secure resounding 5-2 and 6-0 victories at the London Stadium.

How to watch Arsenal vs West Ham

Unfortunately for UK supporters, the London derby at the Emirates Stadium will not be broadcast live by either Sky Sports or TNT Sports. This is due to the 3pm blackout that Premier League clubs must observe, meaning matches kicking off at this time are not televised.

However, this rule does not apply to international viewers, allowing fans worldwide to tune in. For instance, supporters in the United States can watch the match live on Peacock.

While UK fans may not be able to watch the match live, they won't be entirely cut off from the action. Highlights will be available on social media and YouTube via Sky Sports after the final whistle.

For those interested in extended highlights, Match of the Day regularly airs from 10:30pm on BBC One on Saturday nights. The programme can also be viewed on iPlayer from 8pm on Saturday.

Team news ahead of Arsenal vs West Ham

Arsenal supporters were left on edge when Gabriel Magalhaes was seen limping off the pitch during their 2-0 victory over Olympiacos earlier this week. However, Mikel Arteta has since reassured fans that the substitution was merely a precautionary measure and he expects the defender to be fit for the upcoming weekend match.

Martin Odegaard managed to play the full 90 minutes against the Greek team, marking his first complete game since Arsenal's season opener against Manchester United. His gradual reintroduction to the starting line-up could see him playing from the start in the second consecutive match against West Ham.

Bukayo Saka is also likely to be in the starting eleven after coming on as a substitute and scoring his first Champions League goal of the season last Wednesday. As Nuno Espirito Santo prepares for his second match at the helm, he will have to make do without Tomas Soucek, who is serving the final match of his three-game suspension against Arsenal.

The availability of Aaron Wan-Bissaka remains uncertain for the upcoming match at the Emirates, following his absence from the 1-1 draw with Everton due to illness. It is yet to be confirmed whether the former Manchester United player will return for the trip to North London.