Rice scores on the rebound to open the scoring for Arsenal vs West Ham in the Premier League Por Luís Henrique Costa
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Declan Rice opened the scoring for Arsenal at the 37th minute of the first half against West Ham at Emirates Stadium in London, during the seventh round of the Premier League on Saturday. The midfielder capitalized on a rebound after Eberechi Eze’s shot was saved by Alphonse Aréola. The match remains ongoing at 43 minutes, with Arsenal pressing for the temporary league lead.
The game started balanced, with West Ham seeking early corners. Both teams commit fouls in midfield, but Arsenal dominates offensive actions.
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- Arsenal has 13 points, sitting in fourth, and could take the lead with a win.
- West Ham, with four points, fights against relegation.
- Called-up players like Gabriel Magalhães and Lucas Paquetá start.
Key moments timeline
The first half sees several goal attempts and interruptions.
- At 37’, Saka crosses from the right, Zubimendi sets up Eze, whose shot is saved, and Rice scores on the rebound.
- At 34’, Saka shoots off-target in a clear chance.
- At 32’, Trossard’s shot is blocked by the opposing defense.
- At 13’, Eze and Gyökeres try, but shots are saved or off-target.
- At 7’, Rice and Eze have shots blocked by West Ham’s defense.
Lineup and key returns
David Raya guards Arsenal’s goal, with Timber at right-back, Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães in central defense, and Calafiori on the left. In midfield, Rice plays alongside Ödegaard and Zubimendi, while Eze, Saka, and Gyökeres form the attack.
Ödegaard was subbed off at 26’ for Zubimendi, adjusting the midfield. Saka returns to the starting lineup post-injury, with Martinelli on the bench. For West Ham, Aréola is in goal, with Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, and Diouf in defense, and Füllkrug up top.
Arsenal’s offensive pressure
Mikel Arteta’s team employs a 4-3-3, prioritizing quick transitions down the right with Saka. Rice, a former West Ham player, contributes in set pieces and infiltrations, as in the goal.
West Ham responds with a 4-1-4-1 but struggles with fouls from Füllkrug and Bowen. The visitors’ defense blocks several shots but concedes space on the crucial rebound. The game continues with Arsenal controlling possession.
Teams’ recent performance
Arsenal comes off wins against Newcastle and Olympiacos, unbeaten at home with nine goals scored and one conceded at Emirates. West Ham drew with Everton and has the leakiest defense in the league, with 14 goals against.
Fouls by Timber and Ödegaard for Arsenal and Diouf for West Ham mark the London derby. The match continues in the first half, with chances for more goals.
