We moved into the top four on Wednesday after goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe wrapped up an impressive win against West Ham United.
Having cruised past Southampton last time out, it was no surprise to see Mikel Arteta name an unchanged side as we looked to build on the momentum we built up there.
We certainly came flying out of the blocks, the intensity shown the team only matched by that of the fans in a packed Emirates Stadium.
But in a first half of few clear-cut chances, we posed the more threat – although it was West Ham who first went close as Pablo Fornals bent one just past the post from the edge of the box.
Just before the interval though, as we sought to crank up the pressure, we pieced together a lovely flowing move involving Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, before Granit Xhaka’s shot was blocked.
The ball was cleared to the edge of the Hammers’ area, and Kieran Tierney took aim with a stunning strike that Lukasz Fabianski pushed on to the bar and over.
Moments later Alex Lacazette forced the former Gunner into action once more with a curling effort, but the breakthrough just wouldn’t come as the goalkeeper saved smartly.
After the restart, we stayed on the front foot and took the lead when the influential Lacazette played in Martinelli behind the backline and he curled the ball into the far corner.
It was some finish – and the crowd loved every second of it.
West Ham soon came back at us, with Aaron Ramsdale forced into a smart save from Jarrod Bowen just a few short minutes later, but it was only fleeting as we continued to control the tempo of the game.
We were handed a golden chance to extend our lead when Lacazette was taken down in the area by Vladimir Coufal – a challenge that led to the defender’s red card for a second bookable offence – but our striker’s resulting penalty was saved.
It made for a slightly nervier finale than perhaps our overall performance deserved.
Gabriel hooked a half chance wide, Saka saw a shot blocked on the line and then Smith Rowe called Fabianski into action as we kept the pressure on.
We finally removed any doubt about who would take the three points when Saka raced upfield and found Smith Rowe, and the England international arrowed a shot into the bottom corner.
It sealed a fine evening’s work in N5 as we moved into fourth spot.
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42 respuestas a «HIGHLIGHTS | Arsenal vs West Ham (2-0) | Premier League | Martinelli, Smith Rowe»
Every of Martineli's goals this season have been superb ?
I really wished Lacazette scored his goal, man his important to this team with his link up play. The energy he supplied upfront is amazing too.
Smith Rowe is class, thank you
takehiro is a hero…look at the fight for the ball leading to smith rowes goal!!!
takehiro is a hero…look at the fight for the ball leading to smith rowes goal!!!
It's a pleasure watching Smith Rowe goal, most of it the goalkeeper can't read his shot
Brilliant
review again and again. This is the Arsenal I know, not the struggling one.
not a penalty and defs not a red card
Bukayo Saka is an absolutely unreal player. I can’t wait to see what happens in the rest of the season. He will be one of the best in years to come
What position is Gabriel Martinelli
Nice game guys keep it up
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Tomiyasu gets better and better with each passing game. Happy for the lad
Fabian top!
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lacazett playing like this is incredible
Arsenal is a very, very small club in London…
Best vidéo ?
Martinelli is the happiest in Auba's absence no joke ??
The commentary are so slow when fabianski saved the pen
I really wished Lacazette scored his goal, man his important to this team with his link up play. The energy he supplied upfront is amazing too.
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The Olympic gold medalist Gabriel Martinelli will brought his Olympic spirit to help Arsenal winning the whole game! What a amazing player!
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Since Arteta come in he really try to emulate Pep Tactics but people doesn't believe me. That time arsenal struggle to get result and Arteta doesn't have players that kind play of pep city. Now there are a few.
Ramsdale = Ederson (Good at feet)
Tomiyasu = Kyle Walker (Defensively solid, can play for back three, and will occupy middle space)
Ben White = Dias (Comfortable under pressure)
Gabriel = Laporte ( Left Foot CB and dominant in the air)
Tavares = Cancelo ( can play lb and RB, and love to dribble and attack) but for Tierney he is more to Robbo Liverpool.
Holding= Stones (in some day good backup and very solid. And another day they are average)
Saka = Sterling (very skillful inverted winger and hungry for goal)
Martinelli = Sane ( pacey winger who love to terrify defenders with unique dribble)
ESR = KDB (Blonde, superb first touch, ball control and vision) but ESR need to work more to be like KDB.
Odegaard= Bernardo Silva (left footed playmaker and have some magic in their way of playing)
Partey = Rodri ( good CDM that good in position, transition and read the game well) but Partey really need to stop passing to opponent and score a rugby point with his shooting to the air.
Arteta need player like gundogan now. He tried it with ceballos and you know it fail. A midfield that read game well, can score. Plus he need a poacher like aguero
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Martinelli's been watching too many Thierry Henry videos ??
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damn, ESR. what a lad.
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Minus the penalty, Laca was immense in this game. Great assist for Martinelli and he has improved his touch with his back to goal.