Arsenal go Fourth after win .

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Following the stripping of Aubameang the Captain’s armband Mixed feeling among fans wondering to who will contribute to the goals as he has been suspended from from the match day squad leaving many people to wonder how long it’s gonna last with Arteta not giving further information about the length of the suspension.

A slow start to the much with either side playing it safe. The Gunners however grew into the game and started to pose questions to the Hammers back line , Saka was the main outlet for arsenal as link ups between him and Odegaard was a problem of Masuaku .

West ham soon started to threaten as a golden opportunity fell to Pablo Fornals who almost found the back of the net with a brilliant curved effort. Arsenal were however brighter with Tierney striking the bar . Moments later another save by Fabianski left Martinelli to pounce only to flick the ball outside . Arsenal continued to threaten only to ensue disappointed as the half came to an end.

The Second half saw Arsenal come out blazing and were earlier on rewarded with a Gabriel Martinelli slotting the ball past the Hammers goalie. Arsenal as usual started to drop off as the Hammers continued progressing slowly to no avail. The controversial moment came when a red card was given for a challenge on Lacazette only for him to step up and miss .

West ham continued pressing and were caught and an impressive counter attack was cooly finished off by substitute Smile Smith Rowe. This now displacing West Ham from the top Four.