After defeating West Ham 2-0, Liverpool seized the lead in the Premier League’s 19th round, overtaking Arsenal.
Arsenal was playing at their home ground, the Emirates Stadium. This unexpected loss allowed Liverpool to overtake them.
Arsenal, with this defeat, now has 40 points. They are two points behind Liverpool. Meanwhile, West Ham is on a winning streak.
They have won three games in a row. This puts them closer to qualifying for European competitions.
The game had two different halves. West Ham played better in the first half. They turned their chances into two goals.
Arsenal’s defense was weak, leading to West Ham’s first goal at 13 minutes. Even after a VAR review, the goal stood.
In the second half’s 10th minute, Mavropanos, a former Arsenal player, scored again for West Ham.
Arsenal tried to come back but couldn’t score. They created chances but couldn’t convert them into goals.
In the final minutes, Arsenal got a penalty. Ben White took it, but Benrahma saved it, keeping the score 2-0. This saved Arsenal from a bigger loss at home.
A concern for West Ham was Lucas Paquetá’s injury. He had to leave the game in the first half because of pain.
He felt this pain during warm-up and was substituted at 32 minutes. This might be a muscle issue.
Both teams have important games coming up. Arsenal will play against Fulham, Liverpool, and Crystal Palace. West Ham will face Brighton, Bristol City, and Sheffield United.
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