Declan Rice’s long-range goal capped a stunning demolition of his former side West Ham as Arsenal claimed a 6-0 win at the London Stadium to stay within two points of leaders Liverpool.
The fixture was billed as a tough assignment for Mikel Arteta’s side but West Ham completely capitulated as four goals in 15 first-half minutes sent many home fans streaming towards the exits early.
William Saliba’s header from Rice’s corner set the wheels in motion, with Bukayo Saka adding a second from the penalty spot before Gabriel Magalhaes headed home another Rice set-piece and Leandro Trossard added a brilliantly-taken fourth.
Arsenal continued to tear through the abject hosts in the second half, adding two more goals in as many minutes as Saka capitalised on static defending to finish at the near post before Rice’s brilliant curler from 25 yards completed the rout.
The extraordinary victory allows Arsenal to draw level with second-placed Manchester City on goal difference, maintaining their title hopes following last Sunday’s win over Liverpool and piling pressure on David Moyes, with West Ham now seven games without a win.
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Watch: All the goals
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William Saliba gave the Gunners the lead from a corner
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Bukayo Saka doubled Arsenal’s lead from the spot at West Ham.
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Gabriel got a third for the Gunners
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Leandro Trossard made it four for Arsenal
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Bukayo Saka scored the fifth and his second
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Declan Rice added a stunning sixth
What’s next?
Both West Ham and Arsenal are back in Premier League action next Saturday, with both games kicking off at 3pm.
West Ham travel to Nottingham Forest on February 17, while Arsenal travel to Burnley.
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