Arsenal Moves to Second After 5-2 Win

Arsenal delivered a stunning 5-2 victory over West Ham United, propelling them into second place in the Premier League and narrowing the gap to leaders Liverpool to six points. The match featured an explosive first half, with all seven goals scored before halftime, marking only the fourth time in Premier League history that seven goals were netted in the first half. Arsenal's scoring was spearheaded by captain Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, with five different players finding the net. West Ham's late response, including goals from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson Palmieri, came too late to salvage a result. Meanwhile, Brentford also impressed with a 4-1 win over Leicester City, where new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy faced a challenging start. Arsenal's recent resurgence, following a difficult run of form, signals their intent as they chase their first title since 2004.