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West Ham vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

The Gunners resume their quest for the Premier League title looking for a win after drawing at Liverpool last weekend

Sports Staff
Sunday 16 April 2023 11:09 EDT
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Arsenal still have the title in their own hands, just about, but they’ve reached a worrying point where they can’t seem to hold onto anything - not their nerve, not a 2-0 lead.

That’s what the true pressure of a Premier League race does, as the leaders just stopped playing. It means they’ve stopped winning, as Arsenal squandered a two-goal lead for another 2-2 for the second successive week. This time, it was away to a West Ham United who had previously been on poor form, rather than Liverpool who had previously been on poor form.

Whatever about the points and how it leaves Arsenal just four ahead of City with a game more played, the great question is whether you can afford to do this in this manner against Pep Guardiola’s side.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

West Ham United vs Arsenal

Soucek wins a crunching challenge in midfield as West ham look to put their visitors under more pressure, but the final pass runs long and Arsenal regain possession.

16 April 2023 15:23

West Ham United vs Arsenal

16 April 2023 15:22

West Ham United vs Arsenal

Gabriel glares at Ramsdale after the goalkeeper neglects to show for the ball, forcing the defender to battle Bowen to win a throw-in.

16 April 2023 15:22

West Ham United vs Arsenal

Arteta is deep in conversation with his coaching staff as Odegaard plays a dismal pass out of play. Arsenal were terrific in the first 30 minutes here, but they have been distinctly second-best since then. It would not be a surprise to see changes made by the Gunners shortly.

16 April 2023 15:21

West Ham United vs Arsenal

Saka's first-ever penalty miss for Arsenal, from what represented his fifth attempt excluding shoot-outs, has put the league leaders on the back foot. Can they re-find their composure?

16 April 2023 15:20

West Ham United vs Arsenal

Arsenal are struggling to get a foot on the ball as Paqueta looks to thread Antonio in, only for Gabriel to make a vital interception. This game is wide open now!

16 April 2023 15:19

West Ham United vs Arsenal

Close! Arsenal are all over the place as Bowen jinks to the byline and fires a low cross across the face of goal, but none of his team-mates are on hand to tap in! The Irons' tails are up now!

16 April 2023 15:17

West Ham United vs Arsenal

Having squandered a 2-0 lead at Anfield, Arsenal have done the same at West Ham! They have 35 minutes to respond in order to avoid another slip-up in the title race!

16 April 2023 15:16

West Ham United vs Arsenal

16 April 2023 15:15

West Ham United vs Arsenal

16 April 2023 15:14

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