Arsenal Crush West Ham in Seven-Goal First Half to Move Second in Premier League

Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard lead Arsenal's dominant 5-2 victory, marked by set-piece mastery and relentless attacking play.

• Arsenal scored five goals in the first half, including three in a nine-minute span, showcasing their offensive prowess and set-piece precision.
• Bukayo Saka played a pivotal role with a goal and multiple assists, bringing his season tally to 10 assists, putting him on track to challenge the Premier League single-season record.
• Martin Ødegaard’s return to the starting lineup proved crucial, with the playmaker contributing a goal and orchestrating Arsenal's fluid attacking movements.
• West Ham briefly rallied with two quick goals, including a stunning free-kick from Emerson Palmieri, but defensive lapses and a penalty conceded to Saka sealed their fate.
• The victory propels Arsenal to second place in the Premier League, reinforcing their status as title contenders alongside leaders Liverpool.

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