Owen predicts London Stadium derby result

Michael Owen is backing West Ham to secure a point in a 1-1 draw with  Arsenal at The London Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Mikel Arteta’s side are seven points adrift of fifth-placed West Ham in the Premier League table to leave Arsenal rooted to the tenth position.

West Ham have the second-best home record in the Premier League this term after a return of eight victories in 14 fixtures at the London Stadium in the 2020-21 campaign. Liverpool are the only team to beat West Ham in their last six home games.

“Premier League high-flyers West Ham were unlucky to leave Old Trafford empty handed last week. Although, when all is said and done, the defeat will be looked upon as a small blot on what otherwise has been an excellent season,” Owen told BetVictor.

“Despite losing on the night, Arsenal arrive here after falling to a 1-0 defeat at home to Olympiacos.

“That will have frustrated Gunners fans and although there is no real harm done, losing is never great for confidence.”

Arsenal have won 32 of their previous 49 games against West Ham in the Premier League.

The Gunners are looking to complete the Premier League double over West Ham following their 2-1 win at The Emirates back in September.

BBC Pundit Mark Lawrenson also predicted a 1-1 draw on the BBC website for this London Derby which kicks off at 3pm this afternoon and is LIVE on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 2:30pm.