(PLO)- Taking a 2-0 lead, Arsenal let West Ham equalize 2-2 in round 31 of the Premier League, thereby losing the opportunity to increase the gap with Man City.
Entering the match against the host West Ham in the 31st round of the Premier League, Arsenal actively attacked as soon as the opening whistle blew, not unexpected when the Gunners opened the scoring very early.
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7 minutes into the game, Ben White dribbled the ball from the sideline before launching a stretch line just enough for G. Jesus to cushion the ball into an empty net. Having the lead goal, Arsenal took the initiative to attack, it only took 3 more minutes after the Gunners had a goal to double the gap.
Leading 2-0, but Arsenal were held to a draw by West Ham, unfortunately. Photo: Getty |
In the 10th minute, Martinelli dropped the ball precisely to the far post for Odegaard to sneak behind and cushion the ball into an empty net, doubling Arsenal’s lead.
Having 2 goals in the first 10 minutes of the game, Arsenal was a bit subjective when West Ham recaptured the game and put pressure on Ramsdale’s goal, but Arsenal’s defense was focused.
Being stuck in attack, suddenly West Ham had a goal to shorten the distance, in the 31st minute, midfielder Gabriel fouled Paqueta in the penalty area, the referee immediately pointed at the 11m mark. On the penalty spot, Benrahma easily defeated goalkeeper Ramsdale, shortening the score to 1-2 for West Ham.
After having a goal to shorten the score, West Ham was in high spirits, when the pace on the ball from the two wings of the home team shook Arsenal’s defense. However, the goal of equalizing the score has not yet come. The two teams left the field after the first half with a 2-1 advantage in favor of Arsenal.
Benrahma’s goal shortened the score to 1-2 to help West Ham regain morale. Photo: Getty |
In the second half, Arsenal still took the initiative, coach Arteta’s army forced the West Ham host to retreat deep to defend. 49 minutes Martinelli received the ball from a messy situation after the corner, the Arsenal striker hit the ball in Antonio’s hand, the referee immediately pointed to the 11m mark, on the penalty spot, Bukayo Saka finished again.
After Bukayo Saka’s delicious missed situation, Arsenal received cold water from West Ham, in the 53rd minute, Kehrer had an assist like placing Bowen to finish, the ball hit the ground before hitting Ramsdale’s net, equalizing the score. 2-2 for West Ham.
In the following minutes, Arsenal still occupied 70% of the ball, but the Gunners strikers were ungrateful in front of Fabianski’s goal. On the contrary, West Ham was in high spirits, when implementing effective counter-attacking tactics, especially, striker Antonio with outstanding speed and physical strength made Arsenal’s defense miserable.
G.Jesus competed under strength and was completely blocked. Photo: Getty |
Coach Arteta unleashed his best on the bench, but in front of West Ham’s crowded defense, the Gunners’ shots were blocked.
Despite trying very hard to attack, but later on, Arsenal became more and more exhausted, thereby accepting to share points with West Ham through a 2-2 draw in round 31 of the Premier League. With 1 point obtained, Arsenal is only 4 points ahead of Man City but played more than 1 match, the Gunners’ chance of winning the title is narrowing when the two teams will have a direct confrontation with each other.
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