Arsenal Women will have the chance to claim an eighth consecutive victory in all competitions when they play host to West Ham United Women on Sunday.
The Gunners currently occupy second place in the Women's Super League table, while the Hammers are languishing in 11th position after collecting just four points from seven matches.
Match preview
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Arsenal head into the weekend in red-hot form after putting together a seven-game winning run since playing out a 2-2 draw with Manchester United on October 6.
In the last seven days, Arsenal have continued their impressive run of results with victories over Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton in the WSL and League Cup respectively.
Goals from Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord and Frida Maanum guided the Gunners to a commanding 3-0 win over the Seagulls, ensuring that they finished matchday seven in second place and three points behind leaders Chelsea.
Arsenal were then forced to come from behind in their midweek fixture against Championship side Southampton, with Maanum equalising in the 59th minute, before Amanda Ilestedt scored a stoppage-time winner.
Having scored at least two goals in each of their last eight matches, Arsenal will be looking to showcase their firepower against a West Ham side that has the third-worst defensive record in the WSL.
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West Ham head into the weekend off the back of a poor run of results after losing five of their last six matches across all competitions (D1).
The Hammers claimed their most recent win over Charlton Athletic in the League Cup on October 11, before they went on to round off the month with a defeat to Chelsea and a draw against Liverpool.
Unfortunately for Rehanne Skinner's side, they have lost four consecutive matches since the start of October, beginning with defeats against Bristol City and Manchester United.
They looked set to avoid another loss last weekend when Lisa Evans netted an 80th-minute equaliser against Aston Villa to level the scoreline at 2-2, but a stoppage-time winner from Rachel Daly saw the Villans leave the Chigwell Construction Stadium with all three points.
More disappointment followed in midweek as the Hammers lost 3-1 to Brighton & Hove Albion in the League Cup, which means West Ham have now conceded at least three goals in each of their last four matches, highlighting a key area for improvement if they are to spark an upturn in fortunes.
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Arsenal remain without the services of Leah Williamson, Laura Wienroither and Teyah Goldie, who are all recovering from anterior cruciate ligament injuries.
Scotland international Kim Little could return to the matchday squad after missing the last four matches through injuries.
Blackstenius picked up a knock against Brighton last weekend, and Eidevall has revealed that a late decision will be made on her availability.
As for the visitors, Emma Snerle is a long-term absentee, while Honoka Hayashi is a doubt after missing the last two matches.
After coming off the bench to score against Aston Villa, Evans could come into the starting lineup for Sunday's away trip.
Having scored three league goals this season, Japan international Riko Ueki will be one of West Ham's main attacking threats.
Arsenal Women possible starting lineup:
Zinsberger; Maritz, Ilestedt, Wubben-Moy, McCabe; Cooney-Cross, Pelova; Mead, Maanum, Foord; Russo
West Ham United Women possible starting lineup:
Arnold; Shimizu, Cooke, Tysiak, Cissoko, Smith; Filis, Stringer, Evans; Asseyi, Ueki
We say: Arsenal Women 3-0 West Ham United Women
Having won seven matches on the bounce, Arsenal carry significant momentum into the weekend, and we think that they will make light work of a West Ham side that will be low on confidence following a six-game winless run.
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