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West Ham Vs Arsenal: Gunners Clinch 5-2 Premier League Win After Thrilling First-Half Goal Fest

Arsenal snatched a crazy 5-2 win over West Ham in the Premier League after an action-packed first half that featured seven goals, seven scorers, and two penalties. A clever corner routine by Gabriel opened the scoring early for the Gunners, with Leandro Trossard converting Bukayo Saka's cross after sublime Martin Odegaard passing. Odegaard added a penalty after Saka was fouled by Lucas Paqueta, while Kai Havertz capitalized on a Trossard lofted pass to extend Arsenal's lead. West Ham responded through Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who finished a Carlos Soler assist, and Emerson's stunning free-kick via the crossbar. However, Arsenal regained control as Saka converted a penalty after Lukasz Fabianski fouled Gabriel. Arsenal held firm despite West Ham's efforts in the second half and moved within six points of leaders Liverpool ahead of their clash with Manchester City.

EPL: Arsenal vs West Ham
EPL: West Ham vs Arsenal | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

Arsenal's Gabriel greets the crowd after the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Arsenal at the London Stadium in London.

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EPL: West Ham vs Arsenal
EPL: Arsenal vs West Ham | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

Arsenal's Raheem Sterling, second left, takes a free-kick during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Arsenal at the London Stadium in London.

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English Premier League Soccer Match
Britain Soccer Premier League | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka scores his side's fifth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Arsenal at the London Stadium in London.

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Britain Soccer Premier League
English Premier League Soccer Match | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

Arsenal's Kai Havertz, left, celebrates with Leandro Trossard after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Arsenal at the London Stadium in London.

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English Premier League: Arsenal vs West Ham
English Premier League: West Ham vs Arsenal | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Arsenal at the London Stadium in London.

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English Premier League: West Ham vs Arsenal
English Premier League: Arsenal vs West Ham | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

West Ham's Emerson Palmieri, left, scores his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Arsenal at the London Stadium in London.

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Arsenal vs West Ham
West Ham vs Arsenal | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

West Ham's Carlos Soler is challenged by Arsenal's Jorginho during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Arsenal at the London Stadium in London.

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West Ham vs Arsenal
Arsenal vs West Ham | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

West Ham's Crysencio Summerville reacts after his goal was disallowed during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Arsenal at the London Stadium in London.

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Britain Soccer Premier League: Arsenal vs West Ham
Britain Soccer Premier League: West Ham vs Arsenal | Photo: AP/Dave Shopland

Arsenal's Declan Rice, center, celebrates with teammates after Arsenal's Gabriel scored the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Arsenal at the London Stadium in London.

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Britain Soccer Premier League: West Ham vs Arsenal
Britain Soccer Premier League: Arsenal vs West Ham | Photo: AP Photo/Dave Shopland

Arsenal's Declan Rice and West Ham's Michail Antonio, right, battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Arsenal at the London Stadium in London.

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