Arsenal fail to close gap as West Ham inflict first home defeat
Baku, February 23, AZERTAC
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, according to the official website of Premier League.
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.
However, Arsenal struggled to carve out chances against a well-drilled West Ham defence at Emirates Stadium and 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 equaliser, 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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