It's raining goals at the London Stadium: 7 goals in the first-half

Hurria Butt 6 months ago 6.9k |

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Saka assisted 2 and scored 1 goal in the first-half against West Ham. Screenshot/X@TheEuropeanLad

There were 7 goals in the first-half of the Premier League clash between West Ham and Arsenal on Saturday. The Gunners head into the break 5-2 ahead, as Saka assisted twice and scored in a thrilling match at the London Stadium.

It has been an extraordinary match in East London so far. Seven goals were scored in the first-half between Arsenal and West Ham, as teams headed into the break with the scoresheet reading 2-5 for the visitors.

The Gunners opened the scoring ten minutes into the game with Gabriel, as Arteta's set-piece tactics continue to prove deadly. Saka assisted the Brazilian defender, who is up to two goals in the Premier League this season and four in all competitions.

Saka worked his magic again as he set up Trossard following a wonderful link-up play with Martin Odegaard. The Belgium international was given the simple task to push the ball into an empty net, giving the 24-year-old his 10th assist this season. Saka and Odegaard were involved in the third goal as well, but this time in a different way.

The English winger won the penalty following a foul from Paqueta, but deciced to leave it for the skipper, who made no mistake and claimed his first goal since returning from an ankle injury. Havertz made it 0-4 just a minute later, as he was left 1v1 with the Hammers' goalkeeper thanks to a great long ball from Trossard.

Arsenal though they had sealed it with the German striker's goal, but two goals in quick succession from Wan-Bissaka and Emerson cut the deficit after 40 minutes, as the latter struck a incredible free kick past David Raya. The visitors were handed another penalty, but this time Saka converted it himself to send Arteta's side into the break with a three-goal advantage. Although a 2-5 scoreline could suggest that the Gunners have the game in hand, with the way this match has gone so far, everything is still to play for.