West Ham vs Arsenal. Gunners lead 5-2 in English Premier League at first half

Arsenal played against West Ham in the thirteenth round of the English Premier League on November 4, 2024. The match took place at the London Olympic Stadium. Arsenal took a strong lead in the first half, scoring five goals compared to West Ham’s two.

Arsenal’s goals came from:
– Gabriel: 10th minute
– Trossard: 27th minute
– Odegaard (penalty): 34th minute
– Havertz: 36th minute
– Saka: 45th +5 minute

West Ham’s goals:
– Bisaka: 38th minute
– Emerson: 38th minute

Arsenal’s lineup included:
– Goalkeeper: Raya
– Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiore
– Midfielders: Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard
– Forwards: Saka, Trossard, Havertz

Arsenal, known as “The Gunners,” sought to build on their recent 5-1 victory over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League. They aimed to improve their position in the Premier League and had gained 22 points from 12 matches, with 6 wins, 2 losses, and 4 draws. The team had scored 21 goals and allowed 12 goals.

West Ham was looking for a strong home performance to enhance their standing. They entered the match in 14th place with 15 points from 12 matches, winning 4, losing 5, and drawing 3. They scored 15 goals and conceded 19 goals.

In their previous encounter last season, Arsenal defeated West Ham 6-0 at the same venue.

In the Premier League standings, Liverpool topped the table with 31 points, followed by Manchester City with 23 points. Chelsea, Arsenal, and Brighton each had 22 points, placing them third, fourth, and fifth respectively.