Premier League Full Time Report: West Ham United vs. Arsenal – 0-3
Arsenal travelled to Upton Park to take on a West Ham United side lead by former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 manager Avram Grant however despite being at home their troubled campaign continued.
The team had been struggling in the relegation zone for sometime now hence rumours were adrift prior to the match of a speculated sacking of Grant. On the other hand, Arsenal were looking to capitalize on the opportunity and try to narrow down the lead on
league leaders, Manchester United.
The line ups for the game were as follows:
West Ham: Green, Faubert, Tomkins, Upson, Bridge, Spector, Kovac, Noble, Sears, Cole, Hines
Subs: Boffin, Reid, Gabbidon, Barrera, Boa Morte, McCarthy, Nouble
Arsenal: Szczesny, Eboue, Djourou, Koscielny, Clichy, Song, Wilshere, Walcott, Fabregas, Nasri, van Persie
Subs: Shea, Vela, Denilson, Arshavin, Gibbs, Chamakh, Bendtner
The match kicked off with Arsenal dominating the game with their signature passing and possession. With plays being made smoothly and swiftly Arsenal were soon one up.
In the 14th minute http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 who smacked it into the back of the net with his right foot.
The next goal for the Gunners came during the 41st minute. Samir Nasri and Van Persie once again combined in the centre of the park, to tear down the West Ham defence. Van Persie was played onside as he cut the ball back into Walcott's path who
made no mistake in smashing the ball into the roof of the net.
In the 75th minute, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Bridge-c36733 went on to hack Theo Walcott down in the area. As a result, the referee pointed straight to the spot. Van Persie stepped up to take the resulting spot kick and converted with ease to score his second and Arsenal's
third of the night.
The match eventually came to a close however there was yet another game which continued as fans from the Hammers crowd wondered, would their manager, Avram Grant be the next one to fall in the sack game.
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