Arsenal faces setback in title race after West Ham defeat

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes were severely dampened following a 1-0 defeat against West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium. Jarrod Bowen scored the only goal just before halftime, capitalizing on Arsenal's lack of attacking threat, which was exacerbated by injuries to key players. The Gunners struggled to convert possession into meaningful chances, managing only two shots on target throughout the match. Their situation worsened when substitute Myles Lewis-Skelly received a red card for denying a clear scoring opportunity. This loss marked Arsenal's first home league defeat of the season, leaving them eight points behind leaders Liverpool, who are set to play Manchester City. Mikel Arteta's team now faces increasing pressure as they attempt to salvage their title aspirations.