Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday, extending their lead at the summit of the Premier League standings to five points over Manchester City. The win keeps their title hopes firmly alive with just a few matches remaining.
Mikel Arteta’s side entered the match knowing that Manchester City had beaten Brentford 3-0 the previous day. The Gunners struggled to break down a resilient West Ham defense in the first half, despite controlling possession and creating several opportunities.
The turning point came when Martin Odegaard dribbled into the penalty area and set up Leandro Trossard, who fired home the decisive goal. The late stages were filled with tension as West Ham thought they had equalized through Calum Wilson, but the goal was disallowed after a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
With this result, Arsenal now sits five points clear at the top of the table, putting pressure on Manchester City to respond in their upcoming fixtures.