Overview

• Manager Mikel Arteta said Martin Ødegaard felt a knee-to-knee impact, was "not positive" about it, and left in a brace as the club awaits doctors’ assessment.
• Declan Rice asked to be substituted with back pain late on and will be evaluated, later posting "See you after the break" on social media.
• Ødegaard became the first player in Premier League history to be substituted before half-time in three consecutive starts.
• Arsenal beat West Ham 2-0 through Rice’s opener and a Bukayo Saka penalty to reach the top of the Premier League.
• Decisions on England and Norway call-ups remain pending, with squad depth evident as Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino stepped in during the win.