Arsenal v West Ham prediction, odds and £30 Sky Bet free bets

We have a fiery London derby at the Emirates Stadium on Boxing Day as title hopefuls Arsenal host relegation-threatened West Ham. Will this match follow the form and produce another three points for the impressive Gunners, who are aiming high this season? Or will the Hammers throw a spanner in the work? It's anyone's guess at this stage.

Predicting the winner of this derby match as north takes on east won't be easy, but the £30 free bet offer available at Sky Bet should help clear things up. Click here to join Sky Bet, make your first deposit of £5 or more and place a bet. When that wager results, the £30 free bet will automatically be added to your balance when that wager results.

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If Arsenal defeat West Ham in North London on Boxing Day in this 8pm kick-off, Mikel Arteta's men will open up an eight-point advantage over Pep Guardiola's champions Manchester City. The Cityzens aren't in action until Wednesday when facing a potential banana skin at Elland Road. Everyone connected to the league leaders will be determined to take full advantage.

Sign up for an online betting account at Sky Bet as a new customer and you'll receive a in plenty of time for Monday's busy fixture list. The Gunners are favourites with traders and you can back them to win with your free bet or aim a little higher and play one of the many specials available.

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Sky Bet football: three exciting markets

Sky Bet love to give customers new and exciting ways to bet on Premier League football. Members will enjoy over 100 pre-match and in-play betting odds. With so much choice, there's an option to suit every game and style of betting.

Here are three worth considering ahead of Arsenal's match against West Ham.

Match winner

The simplest and best way to bet on live football. Pick a team to win and make your bet. It's as easy as that. You won't find the best odds in this market, especially if backing Arsenal as the favourites. But with a one-in-three chance of success, it's a great way to build your profits at a steady rate.

Total goals

How many goals will Arsenal and West Ham score combined? With this market, the bookie sets the level and you wager on more or less than their line. The most popular is over or under 2.5 goals. Do you expect a free-scoring 90 minutes or a cagey and nervy affair?

First goalscorer

A great bet for those looking to take a risk and aim for the more attractive odds. Choose which player will be credited with scoring the game's first goal. The Arsenal strikers will be favourite, followed by the West Ham attack and filtering through the various positions.

Use your Sky Bet free bet on Arsenal v West Ham

We take our lead from the stats when making predictions on Arsenal's home game against West Ham. And plenty of value is available to those willing to work for it today. But we'll save you the effort.

The Gunners scored two or more goals in their last four meetings with the Hammers. They did the double over West Ham last season, winning 2-0 at this venue and 2-1 across the city. The visitors haven't beaten their hosts in almost four years.

Use your to back Arsenal to win to nil or -1 goal on the handicap. Either should give you a run for your money on game day.

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