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In a thrilling London derby, West Ham United and Arsenal lock horns for the EFL Cup fourth-round tie. With both teams eyeing a place in the next round, the stakes are high. Set to unfold at the London Stadium on Nov 1, 2023, at 7.30 pm UK time, this encounter promises a fierce battle between two Premier League titans.

Analysis: West Ham United’s recent performance has been a mixed bag. Although they started the campaign impressively, they’ve hit a slump with a four-game winless run. David Moyes’s side showed resilience in their 2-2 draw with Newcastle United, but subsequent losses, including a 4-1 thrashing by Aston Villa and a disappointing 1-0 home loss to Everton, have raised concerns among the fans. Their struggle in front of the goal against Everton marked a rare occasion in 2023 where they couldn’t find the net at home. Balancing multiple competitions seems to be taking a toll, especially with key player Declan Rice missing. Yet, the return of Lukasz Fabianski and Dinos Mavropanos could offer some stability at the back.

Arsenal, on the other hand, has been in scintillating form, going 10 games without a loss. With standout performances from players like Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah, the Gunners have showcased their firepower. Their recent 5-0 rout of Sheffield United is a testament to their attacking prowess. However, injuries to key players like Jesus and Thomas Partey might force manager Mikel Arteta to reshuffle his pack. Yet, with a deep squad and players like Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson ready to step up, Arsenal looks well-equipped.

Historically, Arsenal has had the upper hand in recent meetings, remaining unbeaten in their last eight matches against the Hammers. Their 18-9 goal advantage during this unbeaten streak further underscores their dominance. The last face-off between the two teams was a closely-fought 2-2 draw, setting the stage for another nail-biter.

Prediction: Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: West Ham United 1-2 Arsenal. Reasoning: Given Arsenal’s recent form and their historical advantage, they seem to have the edge. However, West Ham, with their home advantage, will not go down without a fight.

Other betting market predictions:

• Both Teams to Score: Yes
• Over/Under 2.5 Full Time: Over

Hotstat: Arsenal has scored in each of their last 18 games across all competitions.

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