Arsenal gave their fans a rare treat on sunday afternoon as they brushed West Ham aside with ease, closing their goal difference gap with Man City and keeping themselves in the title race

Arsenal's Brazilian defender #06 Gabriel Magalhaes (C) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the London Stadium, in London on February 11, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Brazilian defender #06 Gabriel Magalhaes (C) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the London Stadium, in London on February 11, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal supporters are no fans of playing West Ham, but the 6-0 drubbing dished out on Sunday was was reward for the troubles suffered against the Hammers over recent years.

Although Arsenal dominated throughout, it took just over half an hour for the breakthrough, coming from a set-piece and, from there, West Ham just gave up.

With the score four-0 to The Arsenal at the break, West Ham fans left the London Stadium in their thousands. Those who remained, booed heartily.

Raya was untested for the full 90 and the win was so comprehensive, Mikel Arteta even gave 15 minutes to Ethan Nwaneri.

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William Saliba opens the scoring:

Bukayo Saka makes it two from the spot:

Gabriel makes it 3:

Leandro Trossard makes it four with Arsenal’s 8,000th league goal:

Saka grabs his second and Arsenal’s fifth:

Declan Rice makes it 6:

Next up for Arsenal is a trip to Burnley on Saturday with plenty of time for Declan Rice to shake off the knock he picked up in teh second half.

West Ham vs Arsenal stats

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on February 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 11: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on February 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal dominated West Ham United across all statistics, underscoring their comprehensive 6-0 victory.

Arsenal enjoyed the majority of ball possession, controlling the game with 71% compared to West Ham’s 29%.

The expected goals (xG) metric further highlighted the disparity, with Arsenal at 3.66 against West Ham’s 0.21.

Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (R) scores their second goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the London Stadium, in London on February 11, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (R) scores their second goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the London Stadium, in London on February 11, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal were aggressive in their attack, taking a total of 25 shots with 12 on target, whereas West Ham failed to register a single shot on target. Then again, they only had one attempt.

Arsenal also created six big chances, missing two, indicative of their offensive prowess.

In terms of passing accuracy, Arsenal completed 640 passes with an impressive 93% accuracy rate, significantly higher than West Ham’s 208 passes at 74% accuracy.

The match saw Arsenal commit 17 fouls and earn six corners, while West Ham committed 11 fouls and managed just two corners, further illustrating Arsenal’s control over the match and their relentless pressure that led to a dominant win.

Standout stats

Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard passes the ball during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the London Stadium, in London on February 11, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard passes the ball during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the London Stadium, in London on February 11, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Arsenal’s 6-0 win was West Ham’s heaviest home defeat in 60 years when they lost 8-2 to Blackburn on Boxing Day, 1963.
  • Opta – “Martin Ødegaard is the first player on record (since 2003-04) to complete 100+ passes (107), create at least five chances (7), and assist multiple goals (2) in the same Premier League match. Maestro.”
  • Opta – “With Arsenal’s 6-0 win at West Ham and Newcastle’s 8-0 win at Sheffield United, 2023-24 is the first English top-flight season to see two separate 6+ goal victories by away sides since 1959-60 (Man Utd 6-0 Blackpool & West Brom 7-1 Birmingham City). Rarity.”

West Ham vs Arsenal in points

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on February 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 11: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on February 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
  • Declan Rice scored one goal and assisted two more in Arsenal’s 6-0 demolition of West Ham, firing a warning to title rivals.
  • Bukayo Saka scored twice, while Arsenal’s defence contributed with goals from William Saliba and Gabriel from set pieces; Leandro Trossard netted his third in four games.
  • Arsenal’s victory kept the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City in the title race.
  • West Ham, having beaten Manchester United and Arsenal earlier in the season, faced a drastic reversal, conceding nine and scoring none against them in recent encounters.
  • West Ham’s performance was criticised for lack of effort, allowing Arsenal to dominate the game.
  • William Saliba opened the scoring for Arsenal, followed by goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka, and Leandro Trossard.
  • Arsenal moved within two points of Liverpool following the victory.
  • The London Stadium began to empty before half-time as fans expressed their anger with West Ham’s performance.
  • Declan Rice, former West Ham captain, played a pivotal role for Arsenal, but refused to celebrate his goal out of respect for his former club.
  • Arsenal’s performance highlighted their title ambitions, contrasting sharply with West Ham’s struggles and defensive issues.
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