Arsenal confidently defeated West Ham at home

In a match of the English Premier League round 7, Arsenal hosted West Ham United and won with a score of 2:0.

In the first half of the match, former West Ham player Declan Rice opened the scoring in the 38th minute. In the second half, team leader Bukayo Saka scored a goal from the penalty spot (67').

Throughout the game, Arsenal dominated possession — 69% to 31%, and completed 565 passes. West Ham struggled in defense and failed to register a single shot on target.

Statistics:

• Shots: Arsenal – 21, West Ham – 4

• Shots on target: 5 – 0

• Possession: 69% – 31%

• Passes: 565 – 263

• Pass accuracy: 87% – 78%

• Yellow cards: 0 – 2

• Offsides: 1 – 1

• Corners: 8 – 3

After the victory, Arsenal rose to first place in the league table with 16 points.