LONDON (AP) " An inspired second-half display gave Arsenal a much-needed 3-0 victory on Wednesday as West Ham continued its fall towards the Premier League relegation zone. A goalkeeping error from Darren Randolph allowed Mesut Ozil to give Arsenal the lead before Theo Walcott and Olivier Grioud wrapped up the victory. Arsenal had failed to assert itself in the first period as West Ham threatened through a Manuel Lanzini free kick before Mark Noble drove narrowly wide after stealing possession inside the Arsenal half. The hosts did eventually begin to find some joy down the right flank, with West Ham left back Arthur Masuaku struggling to cope with the pace and trickery of Hector Bellerin and Walcott. Arsenal emerged for the second half with the sort of attacking verve it has lacked in recent weeks, although West Ham did contribute to its own downfall.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 05, 2017 21:00 UTC