West Ham United vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League updates and live scoring commentary stream

Follow all the action from West Ham United vs Arsenal, including team news and updates from the London Stadium as Mikel Arteta's men aim for a crucial three points.



West Ham United vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League updates and live scoring commentary stream

Will Gabriel Martinelli be on target again? CREDIT: Jacques Feeney/OFFSIDE


Welcome to the Gooner Fanzine's live blog as Arsenal take on West Ham United at the London Stadium in the Premier League.  

The Gunners return to action in the Premier League as the table toppers travel to the London Stadium in the bid for three points to extend the gap at the summit.

A win today could take Arsenal six points clear again at the top following Manchester City's win yesterday, the Gunners were victorious over the Hammers on Boxing Day at the Emirates. 

Refresh this page for in-game updates and leave comments below on your thoughts on the game as Mikel Arteta's Gunners look to continue their charge to the title. 

Live BLog Sunday Apr 16th

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  1. Rosie Tudball: 15:56 #1420

    Thank you for following this live, stay tuned for player ratings and all reaction from the game.

  2. Rosie Tudball: 15:55 #1419

    Damaging draw for Arsenal who once again drop points from a two goal lead. It was an opportunity to go clear of Manchester City again but not to be, hugely narrowing things at the top of the table.

  3. Rosie Tudball: 15:54 #1418

    FULL TIME: West Ham 2-2 Arsenal

  4. Rosie Tudball: 15:49 #1417

    90' Five minutes to be added on. 2-2

  5. Rosie Tudball: 15:49 #1416

    89' Free kick to Arsenal, and Odegaard makes way for Nketiah. 2-2

  6. Rosie Tudball: 15:46 #1415

    86' Nelson gets involved immediately and sends a cross in to Saka, his headed effort is wide. 2-2

  7. Rosie Tudball: 15:44 #1414

    83' Double substitution as Tierney and Martinelli are replaced by Nelson and Vieira. 2-2

  8. Rosie Tudball: 15:41 #1413

    81' Antonio hits the crossbar with a header at the far post, huge let off. 2-2

  9. Rosie Tudball: 15:40 #1412

    80' Into the last ten minutes now, Trossard plays a through ball into Martinelli who can't quite get on the end of it. 2-2

  10. Rosie Tudball: 15:37 #1411

    77' Bowen goes close again as he goes 1v1 against Tierney, Arsenal's number three blocks the shot for a corner. 2-2

  11. Rosie Tudball: 15:25 #1410

    66' Arsenal substitutions as Partey and Jesus make way for Jorginho and Trossard. 2-2

  12. Rosie Tudball: 15:24 #1409

    64' So close as Tierney plays a low cross into Jesus who is inches away from scoring his second. 2-2

  13. Rosie Tudball: 15:20 #1408

    60' Arsenal looking rattled by West Ham's goal, a complete contrast to the first half. 2-2

  14. Rosie Tudball: 15:14 #1407

    54' Such a poor goal to concede by Arsenal's standards which blows open the game and the title race as it stands. 2-2

  15. Rosie Tudball: 15:13 #1406

    53' GOAL Bowen levels the scoring. 2-2

  16. Rosie Tudball: 15:11 #1405

    51' Saka misses from the spot. 1-2

  17. Rosie Tudball: 15:09 #1404

    49' Penalty for Arsenal! Martinelli's shot hits the arm of Antonio in the box. 1-2

  18. Rosie Tudball: 15:09 #1403

    48' Saka gets a shot away in the crowded box, his effort goes out for a corner. 1-2

  19. Rosie Tudball: 15:08 #1402

    48' Free kick for Arsenal as Zouma pulls down Jesus. 1-2

  20. Rosie Tudball: 15:04 #1401

    45' West Ham get the second half underway. 1-2

  21. Rosie Tudball: 14:51 #1400

    It was a thrilling start to Arsenal who controlled the game until just after the half hour mark where things became more open. After last week's draw at Anfield, we all know how crucial an Arsenal third is.

  22. Rosie Tudball: 14:50 #1399

    HALF TIME: West Ham 1-2 Arsenal

  23. Rosie Tudball: 14:48 #1398

    48' Jesus is booked for a foul on Antonio. 1-2

  24. Rosie Tudball: 14:45 #1397

    45' Three minutes to be added on. 1-2

  25. Rosie Tudball: 14:40 #1396

    38' Similar mood here to that at Anfield last week as Arsenal concede and allow it to disrupt their hold on the game. A third for Arsenal is critical here. 1-2

  26. Rosie Tudball: 14:35 #1395

    34' Partey receives a yellow for a foul on Benrahma, Arsenal have lost some control of the game. 1-2

  27. Rosie Tudball: 14:33 #1394

    32' GOAL Benrahma converts from the spot. 1-2

  28. Rosie Tudball: 14:31 #1393

    30' Penalty to West Ham totally against the run of play as Gabriel fouls Paqueta in the box. 0-2

  29. Rosie Tudball: 14:30 #1392

    29' Free kick for Arsenal as Jesus is fouled, all Arsenal in the opening half hour. 0-2

  30. Rosie Tudball: 14:18 #1391

    18' Free kick for West Ham as Holding fouls Antonio. 0-2

  31. Rosie Tudball: 14:17 #1390

    17' One way traffic here so far, Arsenal so slick on and off the ball and making things increasingly hard for the hosts. 0-2

  32. Rosie Tudball: 14:11 #1389

    9' More sensational play from Arsenal who transition up the field with ease, Martinelli floats the ball to Odegaard at the back post who cushions a volley home with ease. Stunning start. 0-2

  33. Rosie Tudball: 14:09 #1388

    9' GOOOOOAL Odegaard doubles the scoring!! 0-2

  34. Rosie Tudball: 14:07 #1387

    6' Sensational goal from Arsenal who play so, so well in the box, the cross from Ben White is perfect and Jesus buries the ball without doubt past Fabianski. 0-1

  35. Rosie Tudball: 14:06 #1386

    6' GOOOOOAL Gabriel Jesus opens the scoring!!! 0-1

  36. Rosie Tudball: 14:05 #1385

    4' Huge penalty shouts from West Ham as Benrahma's shot hits the arm of Holding in the box, appeals are waved away. 0-0

  37. Rosie Tudball: 14:04 #1384

    3' Close for Gabriel, as Martinelli swings the ball into the box. His header goes wide of the post. 0-0

  38. Rosie Tudball: 14:03 #1383

    2' Free kick to Arsenal as Paqueta fouls Odegaard 0-0

  39. Rosie Tudball: 14:00 #1382

    KICK OFF: Arsenal get the game underway at the London Stadium.

  40. Rosie Tudball: 13:57 #1381

    The teams are on the pitch, kick off is imminent. COYG!

  41. Rosie Tudball: 13:06 #1380

    Kick off is under an hour away, come back just before 2pm for live match updates.

  42. Rosie Tudball: 13:06 #1379

    On a positive note, Eddie Nketiah returns to the bench after his injury, and Arsenal have confirmed Zinchenko's absence is purely a precaution.

  43. Rosie Tudball: 13:04 #1378

    A team news as expected for Arsenal, minus the introduction of Kieran Tierney who replaces Oleksandr Zinchenko who misses out due to a groin injury.

  44. Rosie Tudball: 13:04 #1377

    WEST HAM XI: Fabianski; Coufal, Kehrer, Zouma, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek, Paqueta; Bowen, Benrahma, Antonio

  45. Rosie Tudball: 13:02 #1376

    ARSENAL XI: Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard; Saka, Martinelli, Jesus

  46. Rosie Tudball: 12:42 #1375

    A crucial game for both sides at opposite ends of the table today at the London Stadium, team news will follow shortly with kick off coming at 2pm.


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