Arsenal Defeats West Ham 5-2 in Premier League

Arsenal delivered a stunning performance against West Ham United, securing a 5-2 victory in a high-octane Premier League match that saw all seven goals scored in the first half. Gabriel Magalhaes opened the scoring with a header, followed by goals from Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard, and Kai Havertz, with Bukayo Saka converting a penalty before halftime. Despite West Ham's brief comeback with goals from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and a remarkable Emerson free-kick, Arsenal's dominance was unchallenged. The victory moved Arsenal to second place in the standings, closing the gap to league leaders Liverpool to six points. Arsenal's formidable attack, particularly the partnership between Saka and Odegaard, was instrumental in their recent success, having scored 13 goals across three matches. West Ham's struggles continue, leaving them in 14th place, while Arsenal's victory sends a strong message to their title rivals ahead of key fixtures.