Premier League: Arsenal 2-1 West Ham - Gunners record two wins out of two

Arsenal 2-1 West Ham. Photo: Arsenal

Eddie Nketiah came off the bench to grab a late winner as Arsenal made it two wins out of two at the start of the season.

In truth Arsenal were below par for much of their opening home game of the campaign, despite taking the lead through Alexandre Lacazette's thumping header.

Lacazette's goal was actually Arsenal's first attempt on goal after a fairly soporific opening 25 minutes. Angelo Ogbonna had actually gone closest to opening the scoring for the away side early on, but could only direct his tame header straight at Bernd Leno.

Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring Arsenal's winner. Photo: Arsenal

From then Arsenal struggled to turn their possession into chances, until Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang just about beat the offside trap before standing up an inviting cross for the arriving Lacazette to head home from six yards out.

Just at the end of the half the Hammers hit back, springing a rapid counter-attack which ended with Michail Antonio sliding in from close range.

Dani Ceballos got free in the area and cut the ball back for Nketiah - not long on the pitch as a sub - to convert from close range.

Two games, two wins to kick off 2020/21. Arsenal.com