Premier League - Arsenal miss out on return to top of England's table
Without suspended German international Kai Havertz, Arsenal FC failed to return to the top of the Premier League table.
The Gunners lost 2-0 (0-1) to London rivals West Ham United in the English soccer league - Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool FC, who had already won at Burnley FC on Tuesday, therefore remain top of the table.
Tomas Soucek (13) scored for the visitors in the opening period. The goal was reviewed by the video assistant for a long time because it was not clear whether the ball was out of play when Jarrod Bowen's pass was made, but the goal counted. The scene on the byline was somewhat reminiscent of Japan's 2:1 goal against Spain at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which ultimately contributed to the German national team's elimination.
Saka and Rice miss chances to equalize
Arsenal then had chances to equalize, such as Bukayo Saka's header, which West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola defused (30'). Shortly before the break, Saka hit the post (42'). Declan Rice 's shot went just over the goal (53'). The next goal was scored by West Ham's former Stuttgart player Konstantinos Mavropanos (55), who had also played for Arsenal. The 26-year-old headed home from a corner. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya saved a penalty from Saïd Benrahma shortly before the end (90.+6).
Havertz had seen his fifth yellow card in Saturday's top match at Liverpool (1-1) and therefore had to watch on.
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- Despite Kai Havertz's absence, FC Arsenal aimed to challenge West Ham United F.C. in the Premier League.
- Liverpool FC, led by Jürgen Klopp, maintained their position at the top of the Premier League after defeating FC Burnley.
- The Premier League encounter between Arsenal and West Ham took place in the heart of London, showcasing intense local rivalry.
- The visiting team, West Ham United, opened the scoring through Kai Soucek, a controversial goal reviewed by the video assistant referee.
- Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice had opportunities to level the score, but their efforts were thwarted by the opposing goalkeeper.
- West Ham United strengthened their lead with a goal from their former player Konstantinos Mavropanos in the second half.
- Arsenal's David Raya managed to save a penalty in the dying minutes, keeping the final score at 2-0 in favor of West Ham.
- Bukayo Saka and FC Arsenal face FC Liverpool in their next Premier League fixture, while Declan Rice leads West Ham United in their quest for success in the English soccer league.
Source: www.stern.de
