Arsenal's Title Hopes Dim After 1-0 West Ham Loss

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a significant blow after a 1-0 defeat to West Ham at the Emirates Stadium, a result that leaves them eight points behind leaders Liverpool. The only goal came from Jarrod Bowen just before halftime, capitalizing on a cross from Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Arsenal's situation worsened when Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off in the 71st minute, leaving the Gunners with ten men and unable to mount a comeback. This loss marks Arsenal's first defeat in the league in four months and raises concerns about their attacking depth due to injuries to key players like Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. With Liverpool potentially extending their lead to 11 points, Arsenal's chances of staying competitive for the title are dwindling. Manager Mikel Arteta faces pressure to find solutions to avoid slipping further away from the title race.