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Arsenal and England player Theo Walcott is winging his way into Canary Wharf next month.

Walcott, 22, will be signing copies of his autobiography Theo: Growing Up Fast at Waterstone's in Jubilee Place mall on November 17.

West Ham have signed Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia on an emergency loan after regular keeper Rob Green was ruled out for six weeks.

Almunia, 34, should make his debut when the Irons play Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park tomorrow. Green is recovering from a knee cartilage operation.

The sale of Carl Jenkinson to Arsenal in the summer has enabled manager Chris Powell to build a new squad over the pre-season.

The Addicks boss was disappointed when youth product Jenkinson chose to spurn a new contract and move to the Gunners but the money it brought in has allowed the club to sign 15 new players without breaking the bank, revealed Powell.

Millwall are making the most of the loan market after snapping up Arsenal starlet Craig Eastmond until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old midfielder has made four Premier League appearances and one in the Champions League in a total of 10 outings for the Gunners.

New signing Wayne Bridge could make his West Ham debut in tomorrow evening's clash against Arsenal.

The loan signing from Manchester City is likely to take the problem left-back berth against the Gunners, as Avram Grant looks to shore up his leaky defence.

West Ham manager Avram Grant was left to reflect on what might have been after seeing his side succumb to a late winner at The Emirates.

The Irons looked good for a point, thanks largely to a superlative display from goalkeeper Rob Green, but a defensive lapse two minutes from time handed Arsenal all three points.

Building some momentum from Wednesday night's Carling Cup win over Stoke will be the main aim for West Ham at Arsenal tomorrow.

But there are few tougher places to get a result in the Premier League than the Emirates, and Avram Grant's side will have their work cut out to claim even a point.

Former England defender Viv Anderson does not envy Fabio Capello's task in trying to win the World Cup this summer.

The former Manchester United full-back thinks the England boss will have a difficult job finalising his final 23 for South Africa, particularly with key players like Rio Ferdinand struggling with injury.

Another week and another tough game for Gianfranco Zola's West Ham team against title-chasing Arsenal.

The Irons make the trip across London tomorrow evening hovering just above the Premier League drop zone but may return empty handed from the Emirates.

Fit again West Ham star Kieron Dyer has defended his injury-blighted spell at the club.

The 31-year-old midfielder has been plagued by injury since joining from Newcastle for £6million in August 2007. He broke his leg soon after and has made just 20 appearance in that time, the latest as a substitute in the 2-1 defeat by Bolton last Saturday.

Last Sunday's FA Cup defeat at the hands of Arsenal might have left plenty of fans dispirited but two young players hope it was the start of lengthy runs in the first team.

Striker Frank Nouble and left-back Fabio Daprela made impressive full debuts for the Hammers and both youngsters are keen for more.

West Ham's FA Cup dreams bit the dust at the third round stage as they found Arsenal just too strong at a freezing Upton Park yesterday.

The Hammers hopes of repeating their 1980 final victory over the Gunners 30 years on went up in smoke as late goals from Aaron Ramsey and Eduardo saw the visitors through.

West Ham rescued a point with a spirited fight back but the Gunners only have themselves to blame for not leaving east London with a win.

A Carlton Cole header and an Alessandro Diamanti penalty earned the Irons a draw that had looked impossible at half time, such was Arsenal's dominance.

West Ham will be boosted by the return of midfielder Scott Parker for Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.

The ex-England man missed last Saturday's defeat at Stoke and the Irons will need his influential leadership against the in-form Gunners.

Valon Behrami admitted West Ham's players are worried by their lowly league position but is convinced the results will come.

The Irons lie just one place off the foot of the Premier League table with five points from eight games and face a tough match against Arsenal at the Boleyn Ground on Sunday.

David James should be England's goalkeeper at next year's World Cup and that would mean bad news for West Ham's Rob Green.

James is the choice of ex-England keeper David Seaman as speculation continues over who Fabio Capello will have as his first choice in South Africa.

The days of the big four's domination of domestic football are numbered according to a man once dubbed the architect of the Premier League.

Football consultant Alex Fynn has no doubt the trophy-hogging days of Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal are coming to an end, with a new crop of clubs set to challenge their hegemony.

West Ham produced a fine defensive display at the Emirates Stadium to earn a precious point against Arsenal.

Gianfranco Zola stuck with the same starting XI who beat Hull comfortably in midweek and his players did not let him down as they held the Gunners to a goalless draw.

In-form West Ham head to Arsenal tomorrow confident of extending their unbeaten run to seven games in all competitions.

The Hammers will be looking for revenge for their 2-0 home defeat earlier this season by the Gunners, a game that saw Carlton Cole sent off.