Arsenal missed the chance to cut Liverpool’s lead at the Premier League summit, as West Ham United won 1-0 to end the Gunners’ 15-match unbeaten run and inflict their first home defeat of the season.
Following Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Wednesday, Mikel Arteta’s team had the opportunity to go five points behind Arne Slot’s side who visit Manchester City on Sunday.
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However, Arsenal struggled to carve out chances against a well-drilled West Ham defence at Emirates Stadium, and they were punished when Jarrod Bowen nodded Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross home just before half-time.
Deprived of attacking options, Arsenal’s hopes were dented further when substitute Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off in the 73rd minute.
Ben White went close to a last-gasp leveller, but West Ham held on.
They stay 16th, 13 points clear of the relegation zone, while Arsenal could find themselves 11 points behind Liverpool by the end of the weekend.
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