Arsene Wenger's side have won just 3 out of their last 10 fixtures in all competitions, with all three of those victories coming against non-league opposition.
A Liverpool draw with Bournemouth however put Arsenal six points behind the Reds with two games in hand.
So, with the build-up well underway ahead of this evening's encounter, we at Shoot! have analysed the THREE key battles that could decide the outcome at the Emirates tonight... Not a team of 11, a team of 60,000, plus 18 other players, staff, and many more.
Bilic admits West Ham are struggling for confidence right now and says he won't hide away from their struggles.
Alexis Sanchez is nearly certain to keep his place on the left while Mesut Ozil also made a successful return to the starting eleven at the weekend so should retain his place in the attacking midfield role.
"We knew we had to get the win today, we know how important it was", he said.
"We had to work for it, it has obviously been a challenging few weeks to be honest", he said.
"I have had those kinds of games before and some of the players have had those kinds of games", he said.
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Wenger's side will be looking to keep record back to back wins when they take on Crystal Palace this weekend.
Bilic hopes to have Andy Carroll and Michail Antonio available despite the pair going off with a groin problem and sickness respectively in the 3-0 defeat at Arsenal on Wednesday.
"We just had to get that first goal, once we got it people calmed down a bit more and everyone was a bit more relaxed playing the football we know is why we play for this fantastic club".
"It was a good result and a relief as well because we had gone through a bad period but the mentality of the team was healthy".
"In the first half we did OK, not only because of them but because we were good".
"We have a little handicap on the points front".
West Ham survived a frantic Arsenal onslaught before half time with Bellerin and Mohamed Elneny seeing shots blocked by defenders and Darren Randolph saving at Walcott's feet.
"In the first half he was good, but the recovery time was basically long for him so that's why we chose to change him, to save him for Saturday".
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