Overview

• Arsenal beat West Ham 2-0, extending Viktor Gyökeres’ run without a goal to six matches in all competitions.
• Mikel Arteta hugged the striker post-match and said “thank you,” praising how he stretches defenses and creates space for teammates.
• Performance data from the West Ham game cited 0.63 expected goals, two big chances missed, and five of 11 passes completed, per Sofascore.
• Press reaction was sharply critical, with outlets such as The Express, Football London and The Sun highlighting a lack of end product.
• Pundits offered contrasting views, as Steve Nicol said he would bench Gyökeres while Gary Lineker predicted the goals will come and praised his different threat, with the international break presented as a chance to reset.