Arsenal scored five goals for the second time in a week as they beat West Ham 5-2 in the Premier League on Saturday. Gabriel Magalhaes, Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka were all on target with goals from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson for the Hammers, that looked to have started a comeback, merely consolations.
The Gunners headed into the London derby after dominating Sporting CP in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. Gabriel was a major injury doubt in the lead up to that game but he was named in the starting XI. Thomas Partey and Mikel Merino however, were not included in the matchday squad.
Despite starting, Gabriel was subbed off at half time with an injury. While that is a concern just a few days ahead of the Gunners’ Premier League clash against Manchester United, Arsenal head into that game at Emirates Stadium full of confidence.
As for Manchester City and Liverpool, they go head-to-head on Sunday afternoon with the outcome of that huge title clash likely to impact Arsenal.
December 4 vs Manchester United (H) at 8.15pm – Premier League
December 8 vs Fulham (A) at 2pm – Premier League
December 14 vs Everton (H) at 3pm – Premier League
December 21 vs Crystal Palace (A) at 5.30pm – Premier League
December 27 vs Ipswich Town (H) at 8.15pm – Premier League
