Arsenal Win West Ham Amid Odegaard, Rice Injury Concerns

Arsenal secured a 2-0 win over West Ham, but the victory was marred by injuries to captain Martin Odegaard and midfielder Declan Rice, both of whom were taken off during the match and will require further assessment. Odegaard, who has struggled with fitness, lasted only 17 minutes due to a knee collision, adding to previous shoulder issues that have limited his appearances this season. Rice requested a substitution due to back pain, an unusual occurrence for the typically resilient player. Despite these setbacks, Arsenal's dominant performance helped them climb to the top of the Premier League table, with notable milestones such as Bukayo Saka reaching his 100th league goal contribution. Manager Mikel Arteta, celebrating his 300th game in charge, expressed pride in the team's performance and optimism for the future while managing injury concerns. The club continues to monitor other player recoveries, aiming to maintain strong form in upcoming fixtures.