WATCH: Fast start! Gabriel Jesus & Martin Odegaard goals put Arsenal 2-0 up against West Ham inside TEN minutes
- Arsenal take early lead
- Gabriel Jesus scores first
- Martin Odegaard adds second
WHAT HAPPENED? Arsenal have raced into a 2-0 lead against West Ham United, with goals from Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard handing them a commanding lead within the first 10 minutes. The Gunners are currently on track to move six points clear of Manchester City in second place.
A FANTASTIC team goal for Arsenal! Gabriel Jesus slots home ✨👏 pic.twitter.com/zXIAD95b51
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 16, 2023
Arsenal are running RAMPANT! IT'S 2-0 after nine minutes 😳 pic.twitter.com/JHq95Old5K
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 16, 2023
A dream start for the Gunners at the London Stadium!
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 16, 2023
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Odegaard with the volley and Arsenal lead 2-0 in under 10 minutes!
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 16, 2023
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THE BIGGER PICTURE: Arsenal will be well aware of the fact that they need to win to continue their Premier League title tilt after Manchester City beat Leicester City 3-1 on Saturday. The Gunners are currently on a run of eight games unbeaten in the Premier League, but did suffer a blow before half time when a clumsy Gabriel challenge gifted West Ham the chance to pull one back from the penalty spot.
WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL? After playing West Ham, they will face Southampton on Friday, while City will play in the FA Cup that weekend. Mikel Arteta's side will then play City at the Etihad Stadium on April 26.