Results, Highlights, and Stats
West Ham lost to Arsenal 2-5 in their home match. Arsenal ended their four-game winless streak on the road in the Premier League with this game, moving back to first place on the course points.
Match Highlights
In this match, Arsenal‘s attacking performance was fierce, securing the game by halftime with a 5-2 lead over West Ham United. Let’s see how it all happened.
In the 10th minute, Saka took a corner from the right side. He delivered a perfect ball to Gabriel, who jumped high and headed it into the net. 1-0, Arsenal leads.
Arsenal struck again soon after. Ødegaard made a clever pass from the edge of the box, and Saka laid it off to Trossard. Trossard calmly finished it into the net. 2-0.
Just five minutes later, Arsenal extended their lead. Saka was fouled in the box, and Ødegaard coolly converted the penalty. 3-0, West Ham’s defense was nearly broken.
In the 36th minute, Trossard made a precise long pass, and West Ham’s defense made a mistake. Havertz broke through on a one-on-one with the keeper and easily scored. 4-0.
However, West Ham quickly found some momentum and countered. Soler made a great through ball, and Wan-Bissaka slotted it home. 4-1.
Just two minutes later, Emerson scored a stunning free kick from outside the box, sending the ball into the net. 5-1, West Ham’s hope faded again.
As the first half was nearing its end, Arsenal earned another penalty. Fabianski fouled Gabriel in the box. Saka stepped up and confidently scored his second goal. 5-2, Arsenal secured the lead.
Comments on This Match
After a slight dip following the international break, Arsenal have regained their attacking rhythm. They’ve scored 13 goals in their last three matches, including a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest and a 5-1 victory against Sporting CP. Ødegaard’s return has clearly boosted the team’s offensive threat.
Fan reactions:
“Ødegaard is the best captain.”
“Arsenal can’t do without Ødegaard.”
“Half-time: I’ll set the stage. Full-time: Hmm, the stage was set well, no need to change it.”
“The Gunners are hunters on the road, while Man City and Liverpool are trembling.”
“Saka, the master at setting up goals.”
Now, let’s take a look at the match data for both teams.
West Ham vs Arsenal Stats
|
West Ham |
|
Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
|
40.1 |
Possession % |
59.9 |
|
5 |
Shots on target |
7 |
|
12 |
Shots |
16 |
|
504 |
Touches |
649 |
|
323 |
Passes |
479 |
|
22 |
Tackles |
17 |
|
21 |
Clearances |
14 |
|
2 |
Corners |
10 |
|
1 |
Offsides |
1 |
|
4 |
Yellow cards |
1 |
|
10 |
Fouls conceded |
13 |
Based on the match data, Arsenal had a slight edge. Although West Ham were behind, they were not completely dominated. Arsenal had a higher possession, more shots, and more shots on target than West Ham. However, they were far ahead in corner kicks.
Arsenal earned 10 corners, while West Ham only had 2. This reflects Arsenal‘s attacking strategy. They seem to be better at fast wing play. Players like Saka and Trossard, with their speed and skill, continuously broke through West Ham’s defense, forcing fouls or corners. In addition, Arsenal clearly value set pieces and may focus more on corner kicks in their tactics, creating threats through crosses and second-ball opportunities.
