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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.

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.

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.

Arsenal legend Bob Wilson was in Canary Wharf last week to promote his new book The Beautiful Game.

The Wharf caught up with the former goalkeeper to discuss Ashley Cole's last day at Arsenal, England's goalkeeping woes, and the legacy he created out of tragedy.