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In the Premier League, the clash of the stars is always a moment that fans are looking forward to. And when the 19th round of the Premier League on December 29 gathered all the attention, the clash between Arsenal and West Ham United became the focus of attention. This game is not only about the ranking and championship competition, but also about the performance of the players on both sides, tactical adjustments and coaches' tactical deployment.
Arsenal have won all seven home games and are looking to regain the top spot against seventh-placed West Ham United. It's a game that's destined to be full of gunpowder, with both teams having a lot of quality and a win means more to either team.
At the opening whistle, players from both sides quickly launched a fierce attack, with Prowse attempting a long-range shot from outside the area, but could not hit the target. Saka tried to breach the defence in the box but was intercepted by an opposition defender and failed to threaten. In the 14th minute, there was a flaw in Arsenal's goal-clearing, and Bowen's save pass from the bottom line was seized by Soucek and scored a goal. However, the referee once again showed technical content, with VAR stepping in to determine whether the ball had crossed the line and replays showing the slightest bit of controversy. In the end, the referee made a penalty and ruled that the goal was valid, and the Hammers were the main opponents.
Trailing behind the scoreline, Arsenal desperately need to adjust their form. They began to regain control of the game and instigated attacks, with the likes of Bukayo Saka and Martinelli attempting to shoot frequently, but they were all cleared. The team's early play was too fine, which instead caused a stalemate in the attack, and the lack of finishing ability became a cause for concern.
At the start of the second half, in the 55th minute, Prowse took a corner kick and sent in a precise cross, Mavropanos bravely jumped up and headed into the net to score another goal for West Ham. Even though the Hammers don't threaten offense much, they are extremely good at taking chances. Goals like that put them firmly in control of the game.
Arsenal have become more passive, despite their continued attacking prowess and have been unable to find the back of the net. In the 64th minute, Mikel Arteta made a personnel change, with Nketiah and Nelson coming off the bench in an attempt to change the situation, but could not change the outcome of the game. At full-time, Arsenal lost 2-0 to West Ham United, a huge upset halfway through the Premier League schedule. Arsenal, who are provisionally second, ceded the halfway title to Liverpool.
West Ham United took the win to 33 points, overtaking Manchester United and temporarily moving up to sixth place. It is worth mentioning that this is the first time Moyes has beaten Arsenal away from home in his managerial career, having failed to win in the previous 22 meetings with four draws and 18 defeats.
The competition in the Premier League has always been full of passion and variability, and this game is the best example of this. Arsenal lost the title at halfway through the title with a defeat at home stadium, while West Ham proved their mettle with an impressive performance. Liverpool reaped the gift of the race and became the halfway champion. Such a game not only changed the pattern of the standings, but also gave fans more expectations and topics.
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