Arsenal defeated West Ham United 2-0 at Emirates Stadium on Saturday in the seventh round of the English Premier League for the 2025-2026 season. Declan Rice opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a powerful strike against his former club before halftime. Bukayo Saka doubled the advantage in the 67th minute by converting a penalty kick to seal the victory for the Gunners.
The result moved Arsenal to 16 points atop the Premier League standings, while West Ham remained on four points in 19th position. Rice's goal against his previous team highlighted Arsenal's dominant performance at home. The victory extended Arsenal's strong form in league competition ahead of the international break.
The result moved Arsenal to 16 points atop the Premier League standings, while West Ham remained on four points in 19th position. Rice's goal against his previous team highlighted Arsenal's dominant performance at home. The victory extended Arsenal's strong form in league competition ahead of the international break.
