Arsenal delivered a sensational performance on Saturday evening, beating West Ham 5-2 at the London Stadium to secure three consecutive wins.
Arsenal delivered a thrilling performance at the London Stadium, securing a 5-2 victory over West Ham. This win propels Mikel Arteta’s side to second place in the Premier League standings.
Here’s a detailed look at how each player fared in this high-scoring encounter.
David Raya (GK) – 6/10
Raya made some crucial saves, particularly denying Emerson a second free-kick goal. However, he couldn’t do much about the two goals conceded.
Jurrien Timber (RB) – 7/10
Timber was solid both defensively and offensively, linking up well with Saka and Odegaard. His contributions helped maintain Arsenal’s dominance on the right flank.
William Saliba (CB) – 7/10
Saliba had a standard, reliable performance, effectively managing West Ham’s pressure. His defensive prowess was evident throughout the match.
Gabriel Magalhães (CB) – 7.5/10
Gabriel opened the scoring with a powerful header from a corner. He was a rock at the back, though he would have preferred a clean sheet.
Riccardo Calafiori (LB) – 6.5/10
Calafiori had a decent game, contributing to both defense and attack. He was substituted in the second half for Zinchenko.
Jorginho (DM) – 7/10
Jorginho controlled the midfield with his passing and positioning. His experience was vital in maintaining Arsenal’s tempo.
Martin Ødegaard (CM) – 8/10
Ødegaard was instrumental in Arsenal’s attacking play, scoring a penalty and assisting in the build-up to several goals. His vision and creativity were on full display.
Declan Rice (CM) – 7/10
Rice was solid in midfield, breaking up West Ham’s play and distributing the ball effectively. His presence was crucial in both defense and attack.
Bukayo Saka (RW) – 9/10
Saka was the standout performer, scoring twice and providing two assists. His pace and skill were too much for West Ham to handle.
Kai Havertz (ST) – 7.6/10
Havertz scored a well-taken goal and was a constant threat to the West Ham defense. His movement and link-up play were excellent.
Leandro Trossard (LW) – 7/10
Trossard was involved in several key moments, including a goal and an assist. His creativity and work rate were impressive.
Substitutes:
Jakub Kiwior – 6.7/10
Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6.5/10
Raheem Sterling – 5.9/10
Gabriel Jesus – 6.1/10
Ethan Nwaneri – N/A
Our Player of the Match: Bukayo Saka
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