**Premier League 2025-26: Arsenal Overcome West Ham 2-0 – Key Stats**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 04, 2025 | 10:27 pm*
Arsenal secured a convincing 2-0 victory over West Ham United on Matchday 7 of the Premier League 2025-26 season at the Emirates Stadium. Declan Rice broke the deadlock in the first half, while Bukayo Saka extended the lead with a penalty in the second half, sealing the win for the Gunners.
### Arsenal Go Top of the Table
With this win, Arsenal climb to the top of the Premier League standings, accumulating 16 points from 7 games with a record of 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Their impressive goal difference now stands at +11.
On the other hand, West Ham remain rooted in the bottom three after suffering their fifth defeat of the season. The Hammers have managed just 4 points from 1 win, 1 draw, and 5 losses so far.
### Player Highlights
**Bukayo Saka Marks 200th Premier League Appearance with a Goal**
In his milestone 200th Premier League appearance, Bukayo Saka opened up another chapter in his flourishing career by scoring his 55th goal for Arsenal. The winger has also contributed 45 assists, bringing his total goal involvements in the Premier League to 100 – a significant achievement that places him as the 8th Arsenal player and the third Englishman to reach this milestone.
**Declan Rice Nets His 22nd Premier League Goal**
Former West Ham star Declan Rice continues to shine for Arsenal, scoring his 22nd Premier League goal in his 284th appearance. Notably, 12 of these goals have come while wearing the Arsenal shirt, achieved in just 80 appearances.
### Match Stats Overview
– **Possession**: Arsenal dominated with 68% possession compared to West Ham’s 32%.
– **Shots**: The Gunners registered 21 shots, including 5 on target, while West Ham managed just 4 attempts, none of which were on target.
– **Touches in Opposition Box**: Arsenal had 47 touches inside the West Ham penalty area, in stark contrast to West Ham’s 7.
– **Corners**: Arsenal earned 8 corners; West Ham had 3.
### Match Summary
**First Half**
Arsenal started strong but were dealt an injury blow as Martin Odegaard had to leave the pitch. In response, manager Mikel Arteta pushed Declan Rice into a more advanced role, bringing on Martin Zubimendi. Rice capitalized on this tactical tweak, slotting home after Eberechi Eze’s shot was parried by West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
The Gunners maintained control throughout the first half, limiting West Ham’s attacking threats.
**Second Half**
Arsenal continued to dominate the match and secured the win late in the second half. In the 67th minute, Jurrien Timber was fouled by El Hadji Malick Diouf inside the box, awarding Arsenal a penalty which Bukayo Saka calmly converted.
This goal proved decisive, ensuring a hard-fought and well-deserved victory for Mikel Arteta’s side.
### Opta Stats and Records
– This match marked Mikel Arteta’s 300th game in charge of Arsenal across all competitions. With this win, he has now recorded 177 victories, alongside 56 draws and 67 defeats.
– Bukayo Saka’s 100 Premier League goal involvements place him among the elite at Arsenal, underlining his pivotal role in the team’s success.
– West Ham’s tally of 4 points after 7 league games matches their joint-lowest return at this stage in a Premier League season.
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Arsenal’s triumph keeps their momentum going as they aim to challenge for the title, while West Ham face an uphill battle to climb out of the relegation zone. Fans will be hoping for a swift recovery from key injuries as the season progresses.
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