Arsenal delivered a scintillating performance at the London Stadium, securing a resounding 5-2 victory over West Ham.
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The Gunners were in complete control from the start, with Bukayo Saka taking center stage, providing a goal and two assists.
The match saw a total of seven goals, with Arsenal’s attacking play overwhelming West Ham’s defense. The first half alone saw Arsenal storm to a 5-2 lead, leaving little room for West Ham to mount any serious comeback.
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The match began with Arsenal’s early dominance as Gabriel Magalhães opened the scoring in the 10th minute, assisted by Bukayo Saka. Just nine minutes later, Saka turned provider, crossing to Leandro Trossard, who calmly finished to double Arsenal’s lead.
By the 34th minute, Arsenal was three goals ahead when Martin Ødegaard unleashed a powerful strike to make it 3-0. The attacking onslaught continued, and just two minutes later, Kai Havertz’s assist allowed Trossard to score his second, extending the Gunners’ lead to 4-0.
West Ham fought back with Aaron Wan-Bissaka scoring in the 38th minute, but Arsenal responded immediately. Bukayo Saka’s exceptional play led to a brilliant finish from him in the 45+5′ minute, making it 5-2 just before the halftime whistle.
The second half saw Arsenal continue their control over the game, despite a late push from West Ham. In the 90+4′ minute, Tomáš Souček managed to get on the scoresheet for West Ham, but it was too little, too late. The Gunners’ defense held firm, and the match ended 5-2 in their favor.
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Arsenal’s attacking trio of Saka, Ødegaard, and Trossard were in top form, contributing heavily to the victory.
Saka, who was involved in three of the five goals, showcased his incredible ability to both create and finish chances. Leandro Trossard’s brace and Ødegaard’s contribution in the middle of the park further highlighted Arsenal’s offensive prowess.
Defensively, Arsenal withstood West Ham’s efforts, particularly from Emerson and Souček, who managed to pull two goals back. However, West Ham’s defensive frailties were exposed, as they struggled to cope with Arsenal’s fluid attacking play.
Arsenal’s victory reinforced their status as one of the top contenders, with a complete team performance that left West Ham unable to handle their attacking threat.
Scores
Arsenal dominated the match with a commanding 5-2 victory. Goals from Saka, Ødegaard, and Trossard guided them to a comfortable win. West Ham’s responses through Wan-Bissaka and Souček came too late to challenge Arsenal’s superiority.
