The London derby delivered a punch to Nuno Espírito Santo’s West Ham. Arsenal secured a solid 2-0 victory, climbing to the top of the Premier League table. This win put the Gunners one point ahead of Liverpool, holding a 16-15 advantage. The match was decided by goals from Declan Rice in the 38th minute and Bukayo Saka, who converted a penalty in the 67th minute. This penalty came even though Gyökeres was on the field. After the final whistle, the West Ham coach, known as NES, opened up about his team’s future.
NES shared his feelings about the squad’s progress. “I feel the players are responding to the changes I’ve brought in,” he stated. He believes the upcoming international break will offer a much-needed calm. “There has been a lot of noise surrounding them lately,” he explained, pointing to external pressures. He stressed the importance of team cohesion, emphasizing, “We need to get to know each other better. We must unite and fight for one another.” His words paint a picture of a team grappling with challenges but determined to find its footing.