Arsenal climbed to second place in the Premier League table with an impressive 5-2 victory over West Ham in Saturday’s late kick-off.
The Gunners were the only title contenders in action, with most big fixtures scheduled for Sunday, and they capitalized fully by securing three points at the London Stadium.
Gabriel Magalhães opened the scoring with a header from a corner before Leandro Trossard doubled the lead by converting Bukayo Saka’s low cross.
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Captain Martin Ødegaard made it 3-0 from the penalty spot, and Kai Havertz added a fourth with a composed finish after a solo run.
West Ham responded with two goals from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson Palmieri, but Saka sealed the win with a second penalty.
Mikel Arteta’s side now sit on 25 points, trailing league leaders Liverpool by six. Liverpool will host Manchester City on Sunday in a crucial clash.