Arsenal go top after 2-0 win over West Ham

Arsenal moved temporarily to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over West Ham at the Emirates, courtesy of Declan Rice’s first-half strike against his former club and a second-half penalty from Bukayo Saka. Rice’s goal came after Eberechi Eze’s shot was parried into his path, and Saka converted from the spot on a milestone appearance. Arsenal dominated the contest, preventing West Ham from registering a shot on target, and now sit on 16 points from seven games — one ahead of Liverpool, who can reclaim top spot with a win at Chelsea. The result was tempered by fresh injury concerns as captain Martin Ødegaard was forced off early (his third consecutive premature home substitution) and Rice later left the pitch in discomfort, prompting manager Mikel Arteta to make late changes to manage minutes. The Gunners will head into the international break assured of a top-two position while monitoring a stretched fitness list.