Former Arsenal player Charlie Nicholas is predicting that both the Gunners and West Ham will be determined to get back some momentum when the two London clubs face each other tomorrow night.

After defeats in midweek, the Sky Sports pundit thinks both teams are in crisis at the moment, but he believes Arsenal’s strength up front could prove to be the difference at the London Stadium:

“These are two teams in a right mess. I saw more fight from Arsenal at Norwich, but it was a disaster defensively and a crazy team selection from Freddie Ljungberg.”

“West Ham will be up for it, as will Arsenal – they have a chance of catching up and getting back in the top six. A bit of momentum can get you there. They have class up top, but West Ham are not showing a lot at the moment.”

Nicholas has gone for a 3-1 win for the Gunners, which is a surprising prediction considering how poor Freddie Ljungberg’s side were in the 2-1 home defeat to Brighton on Thursday.

However, you do have to consider the opposition. West Ham have conceded 14 goals in seven home games this season, including three goals against Newcastle.

With the Irons having won just once in ten games in all competitions, this could be the perfect time for Arsenal to get their confidence back. Whether that will happen, we shall have to wait and see.