West Ham United faced a heavy defeat against Arsenal, losing 2-5 at home. Key players struggled, leading to a disappointing performance that left fans disheartened.
The game started poorly for West Ham, who found themselves down 4-0 within the first 36 minutes. Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes, Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard, and Kai Havertz all scored, putting the Gunners in a commanding position.
Despite the rough start, West Ham managed to score two goals from Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson Palmieri, giving fans a glimmer of hope for a comeback. However, that hope was short-lived as Bukayo Saka scored a penalty just before halftime, restoring Arsenal’s lead.
In the second half, neither team managed to score, and Arsenal secured a comfortable victory. West Ham’s goalkeeper, Lukasz Fabianski, had a tough game, conceding five goals. While he couldn’t be blamed for the first four, he made a critical mistake on the last goal.
Instead of hitting the ball, Fabianski accidentally punched Gabriel in the head, resulting in a penalty that Saka converted. Although he made a good save against Odegaard later in the match, it was not enough to redeem his performance.
Max Kilman, a usually dependable player for West Ham, also struggled during the game. He missed a crucial clearance, which allowed Havertz to score Arsenal’s fourth goal. Despite winning most of his duels, Kilman lost possession multiple times and had a poor passing accuracy.
Lucas Paqueta entered the match after a strong performance against Newcastle but failed to deliver this time. He fouled Saka in the box, leading to Odegaard’s goal that put Arsenal three goals ahead. Paqueta also lost the ball several times and made two fouls during the match.
Overall, it was a disappointing day for West Ham, with key players underperforming and the team unable to recover from a disastrous start. Fans left the stadium feeling frustrated and disheartened by the heavy defeat.
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