West Ham vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
The Gunners resume their quest for the Premier League title looking for a win after drawing at Liverpool last weekend
Arsenal still have the title in their own hands, just about, but they’ve reached a worrying point where they can’t seem to hold onto anything - not their nerve, not a 2-0 lead.
That’s what the true pressure of a Premier League race does, as the leaders just stopped playing. It means they’ve stopped winning, as Arsenal squandered a two-goal lead for another 2-2 for the second successive week. This time, it was away to a West Ham United who had previously been on poor form, rather than Liverpool who had previously been on poor form.
Whatever about the points and how it leaves Arsenal just four ahead of City with a game more played, the great question is whether you can afford to do this in this manner against Pep Guardiola’s side.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Arsenal were utterly dominant for the first half an hour, but West Ham finished the first half with over twice as many shots as the Gunners (nine to four). West Ham have started this half as they ended the first, with Arsenal rocking.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
The second kick is cleared and Jesus does well to win a throw for Arsenal. The Gunners quickly concede possession again, but Antonio hits a wild cross beyond everyone in the middle.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Holding makes a crucial header to guide the delivery through for another corner. Ramsdale came for that kick but got nowhere near it, so he needed his defender to take responsibility.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Partey slices a clearance out of play, allowing Coufal to launch another long throw into the box, from which Arsenal concede a corner. It's a positive start to the second half for the hosts.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
West Ham get the second half under way. Can the Irons fight back to dent their London rivals' title hopes?
West Ham United vs Arsenal
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 23 Premier League matches when leading at half-time (W21, D2), a run dating back to a 2-1 loss to Manchester City in January 2022. However, with Pep Guardiola's champions breathing down their necks, the Gunners have no margin for error, and the memory of last week's 2-2 draw at Anfield – where Arteta's men were pegged back after a flying start – will be fresh in the memory.
West Ham United vs Arsenal
It's half-time at the London Stadium, and Arsenal lead 2-1 after an eventful opening period! The Gunners looked to be cruising to a crucial win in the title race when they went 2-0 up within 10 minutes, the outstanding Jesus tapping in from close range before Odegaard volleyed in from Martinelli's cross. However, Partey's error in midfield led to Gabriel conceding a penalty, and West Ham have looked the more likely scorers since Benrahma converted to halve the arrears. It's all to play for in the second half!
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