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Arsenal rue missed chance to close in on Liverpool after defeat to West Ham
Arsenal's Martin Odegaard stands dejected after West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen scored the opening goal during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London, February 22, 2025

Arsenal 0-1 West Ham
by Layth Yousif
at Ashburton Grove

WEST HAM deservedly beat 1-0 Arsenal to effectively signal the end of the north Londoners Premier League title challenge, leaving Gunners boss Mikel Arteta “angry.”

A first half goal by Jarrod Bowen shortly before half time ensured only Pep Guardiola (8) and Jurgen Klopp (6) have won more at the ground as a visiting manager, than the Irons Graham Potter (4).

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