Arsenal clinched a solid triumph over their London adversaries West Ham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Gunners have demonstrated impressive form recently, securing victories against Newcastle last weekend and Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League.
This latest 2-0 win against West Ham marks their fourth consecutive triumph across all competitions.
Match Overview
For this encounter, Mikel Arteta opted for an aggressive lineup, deploying a midfield trio composed of Eberechi Eze, Martin Odegaard, and Declan Rice.
West Ham’s manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, made a single adjustment in his second match at the helm, replacing Kyle Walker-Peters with Aaron Wan-Bissaka on the bench.
Throughout the first half, Arsenal controlled the tempo and generated multiple scoring opportunities before breaking the deadlock.
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After Martin Odegaard was forced off due to injury, Martin Zubimendi stepped in and delivered a precise pass to Eze. Eze’s immediate shot was parried by the goalkeeper, but the rebound fell to Declan Rice, who promptly fired the ball into the top corner, giving Arsenal the lead at halftime.
In the second half, Arsenal doubled their advantage following a penalty awarded for a foul on Jurrien Timber inside the box. Bukayo Saka confidently converted the spot-kick, sealing the victory for the Gunners.