The 19th round of the Premier League ushered in a match, Arsenal hosted West Ham United. Arsenal have been outstanding, with 12 wins, four draws and two defeats in their first 18 league games, making them favourites to win the title. Arsenal are one of the best defensive teams in the Premier League, conceding just 16 goals, the fewest in the Premier League. Although Arsenal have a good overall record, their form has been up and down recently, winning just one of their four games in a row. This time Arsenal face West Ham United, who are seventh in the Premier League. Arsenal have not won the last two meetings between the two sides. Obviously, this game will be a challenge for Arsenal. As a result, Arsenal broke out an upset and lost 0-2!
Arsenal lined up 433 formations in this game. Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Martinelli form the attacking trident. Odegaard, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard partnered in midfield. Ben White, Saliba, Gabriel and Zinchenko started the game in the back four. David Raya was the starting goalkeeper. Nketiah, Smith Rowe and Jorginho were on the bench. Kai Havertz is suspended. Kenhiro Tomiyasu is out due to injury.
Arsenal conceded in the 13th minute when Soucek slotted home a shot in front of goal. The goal was somewhat controversial as Bowen's pass was out of bounds, but it was ultimately decided that the goal was valid. Astonia attacked wildly, but always missed the goal, and Saka's shot was either saved or blocked by the post, which was very unlucky. At half-time, Arsenal trailed by one goal. Arsenal had 74 per cent possession in the first half, had nine shots on goal with two on target, and failed to score. West Ham, on the other hand, had only three shots on goal and one on target in the first half, scoring one goal.
Mavropanos doubled the lead with a header in the second half, adding to Arsenal's woes. The likes of Nketiah, Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus also failed to find the back of the net. Rice was fouled in the last minute and sent the point. Benrahma took the penalty but was saved by goalkeeper Raya. It was Raya's only save of the game. The final score was set at 0-2 as Arsenal lost to West Ham United. Arteta screwed up. Arsenal had 30 crazy shots in the whole game, 8 on target, and the result was 0 goals, which is really amazing.
The defeat was a humiliating defeat for Arteta in the club's history: his first home defeat to David Moyes' side. David Moyes has not won his previous 22 away games against Arsenal and this one has won. The game also denied Arsenal a chance to reach the top of the table. Arsenal remain second on 40 points, two points behind Liverpool at the top of the table. West Ham United, on the other hand, moved up to sixth place with 33 points, while Manchester United dropped to seventh place with 31 points.