West Ham suffer a heavy defeat at home as they are beaten 5-2 by Arsenal in a thrilling Premier League match. The game started with an early goal from Gabriel Magalhães in the 10th minute, who headed home from a corner. Leandro Trossard doubled the lead for Arsenal in the 27th minute, tapping in a pass from Bukayo Saka. Arsenal continued their domination and were awarded a penalty in the 34th minute, which Martin Ødegaard converted to make it 3-0. Kai Havertz then added a fourth for Arsenal in the 36th minute, before West Ham pulled one back through Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the 38th minute. Just two minutes later, Emerson scored a stunning free-kick to bring West Ham within two goals of Arsenal.

The game was filled with excitement and controversy as both teams went all out in attack. West Ham tried to mount a comeback, but Arsenal's defense held firm. In the 45th minute, Bukayo Saka scored from the penalty spot to restore Arsenal's three-goal lead before halftime.

The second half saw both teams make substitutions, but neither side could find the back of the net. Despite West Ham's efforts, Arsenal's lead remained intact. The match ended with a final score of 5-2 in favor of Arsenal.

The defeat leaves West Ham in 14th place, while Arsenal move up to 2nd in the Premier League table.

Social media was abuzz with reactions to the game. There were mixed opinions on the quality of the match, with some fans praising the attacking play and others criticizing the defensive errors. There were also discussions around the controversial decisions made by the referee, particularly the penalty awarded to Arsenal in the first half. Overall, it was a match that provided plenty of excitement and talking points.

Up next, West Ham will face Leicester City away, while Arsenal will host Manchester United in their next Premier League fixtures.