Soccer-Arsenal smash six past woeful West Ham to send title message


Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Arsenal - London Stadium London Britain - February 11 2024 Arsenals Gabriel celebrates scoring their third goal with Jakub Kiwior William Saliba and Declan Rice Action Images via ReutersPaul Childs

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Arsenal - London Stadium, London, Britain - February 11, 2024 Arsenal's Gabriel celebrates scoring their third goal with Jakub Kiwior, William Saliba and Declan Rice Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal exacted sweet revenge on West Ham United with a 6-0 away thrashing to stay right in the thick of the Premier League title race on Sunday, obliterating their hosts before halftime.

Mikel Arteta's side had lost twice against their London rivals this season but were 4-0 ahead by halftime with goals by William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel and Leandro Trossard.

The punishment continued in the second half with Saka making it 5-0 before former West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, who assisted two goals in the opening period, thumped his team's sixth on a day of abject humiliation for the hosts.

It was a sublime display by Arsenal who wiped off a goal difference deficit to champions Manchester City who they joined on 52 points, although they stay in third place courtesy of scoring fewer goals. Leaders Liverpool have 54 points.

(Reporting by Martyn Herman, editing by Pritha Sarkar)

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