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Picture 16 mins: Van Persie puts Arsenal ahead.

WEST HAM v ARSENAL MINUTE-BY-MINUTE

By Nick Hext

FT: The referee blows his whistle for full-time. West Ham have produced a spirited display to come from 2-0 down to draw but plenty of questions will have to be asked about how Arsenal let their lead slip.

90: Not long left as Upson fires the ball away from the West Ham box.

90: Diamanti sees his swerving attempt from 35 yards go high over the top of the bar.

90: West Ham make their final change as Radoslav Kovac replaces Behrami.

90: Sagna's cross from the right is headed towards goal by van Persie from six-yards. Green doesn't know much about it but his legs somehow manage to knock the ball away.

90: Cole fails to make the most of a decent chance to impress as he allows Arsenal to track back and knock the ball away from him in a dangerous position.

90: There will be four minutes of additional time.

89: Arsenal make another change as Eduardo takes the place of Diaby.

88: Arshavin makes space on the edge of the West Ham box but his resulting shot is disappointing as he sends the ball well wide of Green's left hand post.

87: The free-kick from the left is cleared to Collison on the edge of the Arsenal box and he fires a powerful effort high over the top of the bar.

86: Cole again impresses as he is fouled by Sagna to give West Ham a free-kick on the left flank.

85: Parker receives his second booking following a challenge with Fabregas. Look to be a harsh decision from the referee.

84: Arsene Wenger should have plenty of strong words to say to his Arsenal side at full-time no matter what happens at the end of this match. They were in complete control until Diamanti's introduction and they have allowed West Ham to get their leveller through a silly challenge from Song.

83: Arshavin sends an awful crossfrom the left flank straight out of play for a goal-kick.

82: Arsenal make their first change as Nicklas Bendtner replaces Eboue.

80: GOAL DIAMANTI! Diamanti sends a superb penalty into the left hand side of Mannone's goal to leave the Arsenal goalkeeper with no chance. West Ham have come from 2-0 down to equalise.

80: Mannone is booked in the build-up to the penalty as he exchanges words with Diamanti.

79: West Ham win a penalty as Cole falls to the ground under a poor challenge from Song. Parker's appeal looked to be a better shout but the referee was still right to award this spot-kick.

78: Parker is quickly booked after the penalty incident as he knocks Eboue to the ground with a loose challenge.

77: West Ham have every right to be angry with the referee as they are denied a penalty. Parker tumbled to the ground under a loose challenge from Diaby but the official wrongly decided to wave play-on.

76: Arsenal have only themselves to blame for that goal from Cole. Mannone should have knocked the ball away from danger and they away side have taken their foot off the gas in the second half.

75: Collison is booked after he tangles with Eboue on the halfway line.

74: GOAL COLE! Diamanti's curving free-kick from 20 yards is parried by Mannone to Cole on the edge of the Arsenal six-yard box. The West Ham striker easily heads home to give his side hope.

74: Van Persie's corner from the right is cleared from danger by a very strong header from Tomkins.

73: Arshavin's powerful effort from the edge of the West Ham box is easily knocked behind for a corner by Green.

72: Clichy proceeds to bring the ball forward but he is caught by a poor challenge from Hines and the West Ham sub is rightly booked.

71: Hines slips as he looks to fire a shot at goal from inside the Arsenal box and Clichy is able to nip in and clear the danger.

70: Diaby fails to take control of Arshavin's long ball down the right flank and the ball drifts out of play for a corner.

69: Eboue storms down the right flank and slices a powerful effort well wide of Green's near post. Arsenal are still on top but West Ham are starting to show more in the final third.

68: Cole turns in the Arsenal box and sends a half-volley well wide of Mannone's left hand post from eight yards. The West Ham striker should have done better with that chance.

67: Cole is disappointed not to win a corner as he knocks the ball behind off Clichy. The referee, however, wrongly decides to award a goal-kick.

66: Diamanti's cross from the left drifts out of play for a throw-in on the opposite flank. The West Ham sub caught Fabregas with a high arm during that move but the Arsenal captain is fine to continue.

65: West Ham make their second change as Zavon Hines takes the place of Franco.

64: Eboue's weak cross from the left is easily cleared by Upson. Poor work from the Arsenal midfielder.

63: Fabregas has a go from long-range as his swerving effort from 30 yards goes narrowly wide of Green's left hand post. That would have been a great goal from the Arsenal captain.

62: Diamanti again finds himself in space near the Arsenal box as he sends a curving effort narrowly wide of Mannone's right hand post. Good work from the West Ham sub to provide a bit of spark to this match.

61: Diamanti sends a powerful effort wide of Mannone's left hand from 35 yards. Decent attempt from the West Ham sub.

60: Another sustained spell of possession for Arsenal ends as Sagna is bundled to the ground by a poor challenge from Collison. This match appears to be over as a contest with 30 minutes left unless West Ham can dramatically improbe their display.

59: Van Persie is caught offside as he fails to reach Fabregas' superb through ball. Arsenal continue to have all the time in the world at Upton Park.

58: Another poor cross as Ilunga's effort from the left flank drifts straight out of play for a throw-in on the opposite flank.

56: Cole again impresses for West Ham as he forces Fabregas to knock the ball out of play for a throw-in on the left flank.

55: Arshavin's powerful cross from the left hand side of the West Ham box evades everyone and goes out of play for a throw-in on the opposite flank.

54: Arsenal are keeping possession with ease in the West Ham half. The home side need to get closer to the Gunners to add some energy to this match.

53: Eboue's cross from the right is hit behind everyone in the West Ham box and the ball is cleared. There is a quiet atmosphere at Upton Park now as this game continues to stroll along.

52: Noble's lofted free-kick from the left is cleared to Behrami on the edge of the box but his weak half-volley is easily knocked clear of danger.

51: Collison's long ball forward lacks direction and Vermaelen is easily able to collect possession for Arsenal.

50: The slow tempo continues at the start of this half as Arsenal retain possession. West Ham need to produce some more spark in their play if they are to get back in this game.

49: Ilunga does well to produce a strong challenge and end Clichy's bustling run down the left flank.

48: Noble's corner from the left lacks power and Fabregas is easilyable to turn the ball clear at the near post.

47: Van Persie's corner from the left is cleared by West Ham. The home side break forward and Franco manages to win them a flag-kick of their own.

46: The second half is under way as Vermaelen wins an aerial battle with Cole.

West Ham are now 28/1 to win this match with our friends at Sky Bet, Arsenal are 1/33 and you can back the draw at 18/1.

HT: The referee blows his whistle for half-time. Arsenal are in complete control of this match and lead 2-0. Let me know your thoughts on the opening period by sending an e-mail to nick.hext@bskyb.com.

45: Eboue cuts in from the left flank and sees his driven effort easily saved by Green in the centre of his goal.

45: Arsenal are keeping the ball with ease as they look to keep hold of their 2-0 lead.

45: There will be two minutes of additional time.

44: Van Persie's corner from the right is easily claimed by Green inside his six-yard box.

43: Arshavin's free-kick from the left flank is headed behind for a corner by Spector.

42: It looks like this could be a tough season for West Ham. Only Cole is providing Arsenal with any problems and new signing Franco has rarely been involved.

41: Vermaelen makes great progress down the left flank but his resulting cross evades everyone in the West Ham box. The Belgian is proving to be a great signing for Arsenal.

40: A short free-kick is worked to Vermaelen and the Arsenal defender's powerful drive is blocked by Jack Collison. The away side are in complete control of this match.

39: Emmanuel Eboue wins a free-kick for Arsenal as he is bundled to the ground by Parker inside the West Ham half.

38: Noble's cross from the left is claimed by Mannone inside his six-yard box as West Ham look to create some problems for the Arsenal defence.

37: GOAL GALLAS! Van Persie's corner from the right is powered home by Gallas' header from five yards. Parker attempts to clear the ball off the line but he can only help the effort on its way. Arsenal lead 2-0.

36: Sagna's cross from the right evades everyone in the West Ham box and Spector is able to fire the ball clear from the opposite flank.

35: Cole is back on the field. He has been at the centre of the only good things about West Ham's display so far.

34: We have a break in play as Cole receives treatment. The West Ham striker should be fine to continue.

33: Noble's free-kick from 30 yards is headed clear by Clichy and the ball falls to Spector on the right flank. The full-back produces a superb cross and Cole manages to send a header narrowly wide of Mannone's far post. Decent move from West Ham.

32: Diaby concedes a free-kick 30 yards from the Arsenal goal with a poor challenge on Parker. West Ham could have a shot from this position.

31: Not much happening as Arsenal keep the ball. The entertainment in this match has dropped as West Ham gives the away side too much time on the ball.

30: Arsenal are enjoying a sustained spell of possession as West Ham sit back. The away side will be really happy with how this match is going.

29: Arshavin's corner from the left is punched clear of danger by Green. The tempo has started to slow in this match.

28: Clichy's cross from the left is knocked behind for a corner by Spector. Arsenal look dangerous from wide areas.

27: Arshavin's cross from the left is headed wide of Green's far post by van Persie from eight yards. West Ham continue to look shaky at the back.

26: Abou Diaby wastes possession for Arsenal as he sends a poor pass straight out of play for a throw-in on the right flank.

25: Arshavin's corner from the left is easily cleared by Herita Ilunga at the near post as Arsenal waste a set-piece opportunity.

24: West Ham are starting to pose more problems for Arsenal's defence. Cole is leading the line in impressive fashion and Noble is always a willing runner.

23: Noble's corner from the right is cleared to Scott Parker on the edge of the box and the midfielder's driven effort is deflected behind for another flag-kick by Thomas Vermarlen. The next corner is easily cleared.

22: Cole shows really good strength to win the ball for West Ham on the edge of the Arsenal box and he knocks a neat pass to Noble. The midfielder sees his effort turned behind for a corner by Mannone.

21: Noble's attempted thrpugh ball to Guillermo Franco is too powerful and drifts straight out of play for a goal-kick.

20: Noble's free-kick from the right is headed away to theopposite flank by Tomkins as he fails to time his jump. West Ham look short of confidence at the start of this match.

19: Behrami does well to win a free-kick on the right flank as he is bundled to the ground by Clichy.

18: That was awful goalkeeping from Green to create that chance. He should have punched the ball far away from danger.

16: GOAL VAN PERSIE! Bacary Sagna's looping cross from the right is punched straight to van Persie by Green and the Arsenal striker is happy to send his effort into the back of an empty net. The away side lead 1-0.

16: Tomkins drives an effort from eight yards against the post but the linesman's flag has already been raised for offside.

15: Noble's corner from the right is flicked towards goal by Tomkins but Cole is ushered away from danger as he looks to reach the ball.

14: Cole storms down the right flank and sees his cross deflected behind for a corner by Clichy.

13: Arsenal have been on top at the start of this match. Van Persie and Arshavin have been lively and they look to be key to the away side's chances of victory.

12: Van Persie sees his half-volley from just inside the West Ham box blocked by Matt Upson. The ball hit the defender's arm but he had no time to move.

11: Spector does well to usher Andrey Arshavin away from danger on the left flank and take the ball clear of the West Ham box.

10: Mannone is now back on his feet but he struggles as he is forced to quickly knock the ball away from his goal under pressure from Cole.

9: Fabregas' free-kick from the left flank is headed behind by Spector but there will be no corner as the linesman had already raised his flag for offside.

8: Van Persie wins a free-kick for Arsenal on the left as he tumbles under Jonathan Spector's challenge.

7: Arsenal win a free-kick from Noble's corner from the left as Mannone is knocked to the ground by a strong challenge from Tomkins. We now have a break in play as the goalkeeper receives treatment.

6: Mark Noble sees his attempted pass to Cole from the left flank knocked away from the Arsenal box by Gael Clichy.

5: Cesc Fabregas' corner from the left is punched away from the West Ham box by Green. Arsenal on top at the start of this match.

4: Van Persie storms down the left flank and sees his driven effort from a tight angle knocked over the top of the bar by Rob Green.

3: Carlton Cole looks to use his strength in the Arsenal box as Vito Mannone races out of his goal to gather possession. Quick tempo at the start of this match.

2: Arsenal cause some problems for the West Ham defence at the start of this match as James Tomkins ushers Robin van Persie away from goal.

1: The action is under way at Upton Park and Arsenal are keeping the ball with ease early on.

Ben Keraro in the USA thinks Arsenal can secure a 3-0 win today. Let me know your predictions at nick.hext@bskyb.com.

Here is some more information about today's teams: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger once again keeps faith with Italian youngster Vito Mannone in goal for this afternoon's Barclays Premier League clash at West Ham. Experienced Spaniard Manuel Almunia, fit again following a virus, has to be content with a place on the bench for the third match in a row, with the Gunners looking for a fifth straight league win. Strikers Eduardo and Nicklas Bendtner are also among the substitutes after recovering from groin problems, as is winger Samir Nasri, who broke his leg during pre-season. West Ham have not won in the league since the opening day of the season, and go into the match in deep trouble second from bottom. Scott Parker returns from suspension, while captain Matthew Upson faces his former club.

The teams in full for today's match are: West Ham: Green, Spector, Tomkins, Upson,Ilunga, Behrami, Parker, Noble, Collison, Cole, Franco Subs: Kurucz, Kovac, Faubert, Da Costa, Diamanti, Hines, Stanislas

Arsenal: Mannone, Sagna, Gallas, Vermaelen, Clichy, Eboue, Song, Fabregas, Diaby, Arshavin, van Persie Subs: Almunia, Nasri, Eduardo, Ramsey, Silvestre, Gibbs, Bendtner Referee: Chris Foy (Merseyside)

West Ham are 11/10 to win this match with our friends at Sky Bet, Arsenal are 1/2 and you can back the draw at 10/3.

Welcome to our live coverage of Sunday's final match in the Premier League as West Ham host Arsenal. Let me know your thoughts ahead of the game at nick.hext@bskyb.com.

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