Arsenal vs West Ham: How can I watch FA Youth Cup final in the UK?

Jack Wilshere's Arsenal under-18s will be looking to pick up some silverware when they host West Ham United in the FA Youth Cup final.

Arsenal booked their place in their first final since 2018 after they defeated Manchester City - with Michal Rosiak and Myles Lewis-Skelly scoring in a 2-1 win for the Gunners.

The Hammers booked their place in the final after they defeated Southampton 6-1 in the last four - with Divin Mbuma, Callum Marshall, Gideon Kodua and Favour Fawunmi all netting for West Ham.

Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Arsenal's meeting with West Ham United in the FA Youth Cup including how to watch and team news.

When is Arsenal vs West Ham?

The FA Youth Cup final between Arsenal and West Ham will take place on Tuesday, April 25 at the Emirates Stadium.

Kick-off between the two sides will get underway at 7pm.

Arsenal come into the game off the back of a 2-2 draw away to Leicester City, while the Hammers also played the Foxes in their last game, winning 3-1.

The Gunners have won seven FA Youth Cups, with only Chelsea and Manchester United winning more. Their last success came in 2009 when they defeated Liverpool 5-3 on aggregate.

As for West Ham will be looking to win their fourth FA Youth Cup. Their first success came in 1963 when they beat Liverpool, while their second came in 1981 after they defeated Tottenham Hotspur in the final.  The club's most recent win came in 1999 when they beat Coventry City 9-0 across two legs.

How to watch

Tomorrow's clash between the Gunners and West Ham will be available to watch via the FA Player live stream.

West Ham have confirmed that they will be running a live blog on their official website - which will get underway at 5.30pm. Highlights of the game will be available on Wednesday morning on the club's official YouTube channel.

While Arsenal are yet to confirm details on how to watch the action, it is likely that the club will also keep fans up to date with the action through a live blog.

What's been said?

Speaking after the sides win over Manchester City in the semi-finals, Wilshere revealed that the final will be one of the best experiences of his life.

'I watched the Youth Cup final last year and there was 60,000. And I know that our fans are better than Man United fans,' he said.

'Let's build it. I watch the women's games and that energy and that feeling, what the fans can create, is special. I want the players to experience that.'

He added: 'It hasn't sunk in… it's a special feeling and the final will be a very special occasion, one of the best in my life.'

As for the Hammers, Kevin Keen's side defeated Arsenal recent but explained that the game doesn't give him any indication whatsoever ahead of the final.

'I don't think this game gives any indication whatsoever,' Keen said after West Ham's 2-0 win over the Gunners.

'If anything, they've probably learned more about us and our team. I don't think today has any reflection on the FA Youth Cup final.

'It's going to be a different game at the Emirates Stadium and there is hope that there are going to be 20,000 spectators there. For our lads, that would be absolutely amazing and, whatever happens, we're going to go and try and enjoy it and play our football the way we do; in the proud West Ham way.'