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title: "West Ham News Today: H2H vs Arsenal, Purslow worried about Hammers future, interest in Roma defender"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2026/05/07/west-ham-news-today-may-7/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Matt Bottomley"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2026-05-07T13:30:00Z"
modified: "2026-05-07T13:30:00Z"
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# West Ham News Today: H2H vs Arsenal, Purslow worried about Hammers future, interest in Roma defender

West Ham United are preparing for must-not-lose game against Arsenal on Sunday as they look to get out of the Premier League’s relegation zone. In the build up to the huge game, here’s all your headlines, from transfer news to injury updates, in one place at [ReadWestHam](https://readwestham.com/).

## West Ham vs Arsenal: Head-to-Head

The Hammers host Arsenal this weekend knowing they cannot afford to lose.

The Irons have had some good luck against the Gunners in the past, but also some crushing defeats.

[Read More: **Head-to-Head: Arsenal vs West Ham**](https://readwestham.com/2026/05/07/head-to-head-west-ham-vs-arsenal/)

## Christian Purslow worried about Hammers future

Former Aston Villa CEO, is worried about the Hammers ownership going forward, regardless of whether or not they are relegated.

Speaking on a podcast, Purslow stated the situation is very unusual.

[Read More: **“Very unusual”: Former Premier League club CEO worried for West Ham future regardless of survival outcome**](https://readwestham.com/2026/05/07/aston-villa-premier-league-ceo-christian-purslow-on-west-ham-ownership-david-sullivan/)

## Hammers target Roma defender

The Hammers are in the market for a central defender this summer and their attention has turned to Italy.

The Irons are reportedly interested in Roma defender Jan Ziółkowski.

[Read More: **Latest name emerges in West Ham’s centre-back chase as Pole from Serie A giants targeted**](https://readwestham.com/2026/05/07/west-ham-centre-back-transfer-for-roma-jan-ziolkowski/)