West Ham vs. Arsenal (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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A short trek across the capital awaits Premier League challengers Arsenal on Sunday, as the Gunners seek revenge over London rivals West Ham United at the London Stadium.
Mikel Arteta's men added another twist to the title tale with a 3-1 beating of leaders Liverpool last weekend, whereas the Irons succumbed to Manchester United's superiority in a 3-0 defeat.
We say: West Ham United 1-2 Arsenal
As much as Arsenal deserved to defeat the Premier League leaders last weekend, they were aided by some uncharacteristic defensive blunders from their visitors, and not since November have they managed to keep a clean sheet away from home in all competitions.
Furthermore, West Ham have had Arsenal's number so far this season and are seldom outclassed at the London Stadium, but the rejuvenated Gunners have found the killer instinct that eluded them in December's home loss to the Irons, so a measure of vengeance - and a fourth successive win - should be theirs on Sunday.
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Aston Villa vs. Man Utd (Sunday, 4.30pm)
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With the walls of their fortress falling down, Aston Villa endeavour to record just their second win in six matches when a revitalised Manchester United visit Villa Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Lions' FA Cup run came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Chelsea in Wednesday's fourth-round replay, while the Red Devils cruised past West Ham United 3-0 in their last Premier League outing.
We say: Aston Villa 2-3 Manchester United
Rediscovering a clinical edge has been key to Man United's striking renaissance, as they have converted 20% of their shots from their last five games, having only seen 3% of their attempts find the back of the net in their previous five fixtures before that.
However, Ten Hag's men are far from watertight at the back and will rue the loss of Martinez too, giving rise to an absorbing affair against an Aston Villa side who have not been shut out on home soil since October 2022.
Emery should get the reaction desired from his side after their deserved FA Cup elimination, but with a merciless Man United as confident as they have ever been this season, the Red Devils should fight fire with fire and travel back to Old Trafford revelling in a fourth consecutive win.
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Barney Corkhill
