Before the game, optimism abounded at West Ham after their impressive win at Newcastle on Monday. The on-field announcers, sporting Christmas jumpers, were confident of a win. That optimism was shot to pieces by an opening 35 minutes in which Arsenal were at times irresistable,

West Ham United’s Tomas Soucek, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and West Ham United in Newcastle, England, Monday,

Cara Banks, Tim Howard, and Danny Higginbotham share their takeaways from West Ham's impressive 2-0 victory against Newcastle at St. James' Park.

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal’s 5-2 win at West Ham was “crazy”, but he believes his side have got their momentum back in the Premier League title race. The Gunners have proved reports of their demise have been exaggerated after three thumping wins in the space of a week.

Arsenal completed a comprehensive 5-2 win over West Ham to move into second place in the Premier League and breathe fresh life into their title challenge. Mikel Arteta's team dominated in the first half at the London Stadium,

Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off at half time in Arsenal’s Premier League clash against West Ham on Saturday. The Brazil international opened the scoring with a header from a corner in the 10th minute as Mikel Arteta’s side went on to score four more in an impressive first half.