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English Premier League

Arsenal FC vs. West Ham United FC (26.12.2022)

Date Season Halftime Result
26.12.2022 2022 0 : 1 3 : 1

Match milestones

Time Team Name Event
5'' Arsenal Edward Nketiah Goal cancelled
8'' West Ham Jarrod Bowen Yellow Card
27'' West Ham S. Benrahma Penalty
45'' + 5'' Arsenal Martin Ødegaard ui.Penalty cancelled
45'' West Ham Vladimír Coufal Yellow Card
53'' Arsenal B. Saka Normal Goal
58'' Arsenal Gabriel Martinelli Normal Goal
69'' Arsenal E. Nketiah Normal Goal
73'' Arsenal K. Tierney Substitution 1
78'' West Ham T. Souček Substitution 1
87'' West Ham M. Antonio Substitution 2
88'' Arsenal Gabriel Martinelli Substitution 2
90'' + 5'' Arsenal T. Partey Substitution 3

In a thrilling Boxing Day clash, Arsenal FC faced off against West Ham United FC in a match that saw the Gunners clinch a convincing win over their London rivals. The game started with high intensity as both teams looked eager to establish dominance early on.

Arsenal thought they had hit the ground running in the 5th minute when Edward Nketiah found the net, but the celebration was cut short as his goal was disallowed. West Ham's Jarrod Bowen received a yellow card just three minutes later, setting the tone for a competitive first half.

The Hammers were presented with a golden opportunity in the 27th minute when they were awarded a penalty. Said Benrahma stepped up, but to the dismay of the visiting fans, the spot-kick did not translate into a goal. Arsenal's Martin Ødegaard suffered a similar fate as his penalty in added time at the end of the first half was also cancelled, leaving both sides level at the break.

As play resumed, it was Arsenal who came out stronger. Bukayo Saka broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute with a well-taken finish. Not long after, in the 58th minute, Gabriel Martinelli doubled the lead with another sensational goal, giving the Gunners a comfortable cushion.

Edward Nketiah, who had been denied earlier in the match, finally got his name on the score sheet with a brilliant goal in the 69th minute, further extending Arsenal's lead. With the game slipping away from West Ham, both teams made strategic substitutions. Kieran Tierney entered the fray for Arsenal at the 73-minute mark, and West Ham introduced Tomas Souček five minutes later, followed by Michail Antonio in the 87th minute. Arsenal also used this time to manage their lead, with Martinelli making way in the 88th minute and Thomas Partey joining in stoppage time to see out the game.

Arsenal's solid performance and clinical finishing ensured that they walked away victorious. The result was a testament to their resilience and attacking prowess, sending a strong message to their rivals as they look to continue their momentum in the league. West Ham, on the other hand, left the pitch reflecting on what could have been if those crucial penalties had been converted.

Lineup Arsenal FC

Position Number Name
Goalkeeper 1 A. Ramsdale
Defence 4 B. White
Defence 12 W. Saliba
Defence 6 Gabriel Magalhães
Defence 3 K. Tierney
Midfield 8 M. Ødegaard
Midfield 5 T. Partey
Midfield 34 G. Xhaka
Forward 7 B. Saka
Forward 14 E. Nketiah
Forward 11 Gabriel Martinelli

Lineup West Ham United FC

Position Number Name
Goalkeeper 1 Ł. Fabiański
Defence 5 V. Coufal
Defence 15 C. Dawson
Defence 24 T. Kehrer
Defence 3 A. Cresswell
Midfield 28 T. Souček
Midfield 41 D. Rice
Midfield 20 J. Bowen
Midfield 11 Lucas Paquetá
Midfield 22 S. Benrahma
Forward 9 M. Antonio

Substitutes Arsenal FC

Position Number Name
Midfield 35 O. Zinchenko
Midfield 21 Fábio Vieira
Midfield 25 Mohamed Elneny
Defence 16 R. Holding
Midfield 85 A. Cozier-Duberry
Midfield 23 A. Lokonga
Defence 17 Cédric Soares
Forward 27 Marquinhos
Goalkeeper 30 M. Turner

Substitutes West Ham United FC

Position Number Name
Midfield 8 Pablo Fornals
Forward 72 D. Mubama
Defence 33 Emerson
Defence 21 A. Ogbonna
Midfield 32 C. Coventry
Defence 2 B. Johnson
Midfield 12 F. Downes
Midfield 10 M. Lanzini
Goalkeeper 13 A. Aréola

Arsenal FC

Their nickname is The Gunners. And they're the real cannoneers because they're the third most successful club in the Premier League. Kanons are also in their crest. Their club colours are red and white. Their home stadium is Ashburton Grove, but for sponsorship reasons it is currently called Emirates Stadium. It has a capacity of 60,361 spectators, making it the third largest stadium in England and the fourth largest in the United Kingdom.

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West Ham United FC

The usual nicknames of this club are The Irons, The Hammers or The Academy of Football. The club colours are purple and sky blue. The anthem is a song called "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles", and has been since the 1920s. Their home since 2016 has been the London Stadium with a capacity of 60,000 seats. This capacity is usually used for sporting matches, but for concerts, for example, the capacity can be much higher. It was formerly known as the Olympic Stadium.

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Home corners 7
Home shots 16
Home shots on target 5
Home fouls 13
Home yellow cards
Home red cards
Away corners 5
Away shots 8
Away shots on target 4
Away fouls 17
Away yellow cards 2
Away red cards
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