West Ham United manager Graham Potter has hailed Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino, labeling him as a very dangerous player. Potter also suggested that his team defeated Arsenal 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium because his players were “tactically very disciplined and very good overall” against Mikel Arteta’s side.

Graham Potter had to urge himself not to get too carried away by the performance of “amazing” Ollie Scarles, who impressed on his first Premier League start in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Arsenal. Jarrod Bowen scored the winner at Emirates Stadium to give Potter his second win from seven matches as Hammers boss.

West Ham are preparing for a tough-looking away clash with Arsenal this weekend. West Ham are preparing for a trip to North London to take on title hopefuls Arsenal this weekend. The Hammers are down in 16th having failed to hit the ground running under Graham Potter since his arrival.

West Ham United are set to be without another squad member for their looming Premier League clash away to Arsenal.

West Ham injury blow as Graham Potter confirms bad news on Lucas Paqueta - Brazilian set for another spell on the sidelines after injury in training

West Ham United will be without star midfielder Lucas Paqueta for at least the next four weeks as he recovers from an ankle injury.