Premier League Results: Analysis for West Ham United vs Arsenal

Thursday, 26 December 2013

West Ham United 1-3 Arsenal
Theo Walcott scored twice and substitute Lukas Podolski added a goal and an assist as Arsenal came from behind to win 3-1 at West Ham.
After a scoreless first half in which Arsenal missed multiple chances, West Ham took the lead in the 46th minute through Carlton Cole. Wojciech Szczesny saved West Ham's initial shot but spilled the rebound to Cole, who finished easily.
Arsenal drew level via another goalkeeping error as West Ham's Adrian failed to keep out Walcott's simple shot in the 68th minute. Walcott then headed Arsenal ahead—from Podolski's cross—in the 71st minute.
Podolski, who returned from injury and made his first league appearance since August, sealed the points in the 79th minute, finishing with his left foot after good hold-up play by Olivier Giroud.
The win sent Arsenal back to the top of the table, pending the result between Manchester City and Liverpool. West Ham are now 19th.

Shots: 12-29
On target: 5-8
Passing: 69%-84%
Possession: 34%-66%
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