Arsenal defeat West Ham with goals from Saka and Rice

Arsenal defeat West Ham with goals from Saka and Rice

Bukayo Saka scored on his 200th Premier League appearance, while Martin Odegaard left the game in the first half due to an injury. Declan Rice also scored against his former club as Arsenal defeated West Ham. This match marked Mikel Arteta's 300th game as Arsenal's manager.

Rice scored his first goal of the season, followed by Saka's goal, securing a comfortable win for Arsenal. Arteta fielded an attacking lineup, reflecting the team's strong start to the season with only one loss. Despite Odegaard's early exit due to injury, Arsenal maintained dominance throughout the game.

Arsenal's win moved them to the top of the Premier League table, overtaking Liverpool before their match against Chelsea later that day. Saka's penalty goal marked his 55th career goal and 45th assist in the Premier League.

The match ended with Arsenal defeating West Ham 2-0. The game saw several missed attempts and fouls, with the fourth official announcing 7 minutes of added time. Players from both teams received ratings from BBC Sport users after the match.

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Arsenal defeat West Ham with goals from Saka and Rice