In his 300th game in charge, Arsenal manager saw his team secure a 2-0 home triumph over West Ham. The win moved Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table.
Arsenal opened the scoring in the 38th minute when Declan Rice struck a rebound against his former club. In the 67th minute, Bukayo Saka converted a penalty to make it 2-0. The hosts controlled the match throughout, with West Ham unable to test the goalkeeper.
The victory capped a strong week for Arsenal, who earlier won at Newcastle and also beat Olympiakos in the Champions League. Arsenal now sit one point clear of Liverpool, though the latter has a game in hand.
Despite the dominance, Arsenal suffered injury blows. Captain Martin Ødegaard went off early with a knee issue. Declan Rice also limped off later in the match. These setbacks may affect Arsenal in upcoming games.
Before this match, Arsenal had won 2-1 at Newcastle thanks to a stoppage-time header by Gabriel. That dramatic win had given Arsenal momentum heading into this derby.
In Europe, Arsenal also grabbed a 2-0 away win at Athletic Bilbao. The goals came from substitutes: Martinelli struck shortly after entering the game, and Trossard sealed the victory. That result gave Arsenal a strong start in their Champions League campaign.
Looking ahead, Arsenal have both league and European duties coming up. They must manage squad rotation carefully, especially with injuries mounting. The next fixture against Fulham will test Arsenal’s depth.
For now, Arsenal can celebrate their strong form and their place atop the Premier League. The club will hope the injury concerns don’t derail their push for the title.
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