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0-2! Premier League upset: Arsenal lost for the first time at home and missed out on the Premier League halfway title

0-2! Premier League upset: Arsenal lost for the first time at home and missed out on the Premier League halfway title

In the early morning of December 29, Beijing time, the 19th round of the English Premier League continued. Arsenal sit at home and take on the challenge of West Ham United. In this game, Arsenal suffered a shock 0-2 defeat at home in the league and missed out on the halfway through the Premier League this season.

0-2! Premier League upset: Arsenal lost for the first time at home and missed out on the Premier League halfway title

In the 14th minute of the first half, the Arsenal defender cleared the ball and Soucek volleyed home to give West Ham United a 1-0 lead.

In the 30th minute, Bukayo Saka headed in the box from close range, and the West Ham goalkeeper flew to save the ball.

In the 41st minute, Odegaard sent a through ball and Saka fired a powerful shot from the right side of the box, which hit the post and bounced off the post, giving Arsenal a chance to equalise.

0-2! Premier League upset: Arsenal lost for the first time at home and missed out on the Premier League halfway title

In the 55th minute, West Ham United took a corner from the left and Mavropanos hit the crossbar with a header and bounced into the back of the net to extend their lead 2-0.

In the 74th minute, Trossard adjusted in the box and volleyed from a tight angle, but the ball was blocked by the West Ham goalkeeper.

In stoppage time, Rice was fouled in the box and Benrahma's penalty was saved by Raya.

0-2! Premier League upset: Arsenal lost for the first time at home and missed out on the Premier League halfway title

In the end, Arsenal suffered their first home defeat of the season with a 0-2 defeat at home to West Ham United. Arsenal, who lost this game, still have 40 points and have no chance of surpassing Liverpool to return to the top of the standings. West Ham United took the crucial three points and surpassed Manchester United to move up to sixth place in the table with 33 points.

0-2! Premier League upset: Arsenal lost for the first time at home and missed out on the Premier League halfway title

Arsenal starters: 22-Raya, 4-Ben White, 2-Saliba, 6-Gabriel, 35-Zinchenko, 41-Rice, 8-Odegaard, 19-Trossard, 7-Saka, 9-Jesus, 11-Martinelli

West Ham starters: 23-Areola, 5-Coufal, 21-Ogbonna, 15-Mavropanos, 33-Emerson, 19-Alvarez, 28-Soucek, 10-Paqueta, 14-Kudus, 7-Ward Prowse, 20-Bowen