Arsenal 2–0 West Ham Reaction: Rice Heroics, Saka Milestone & Ødegaard Injury Worry

Welcome to your Daily Arsenal News Update for October 5, 2025! ⚽️ Another strong win for the Gunners keeps us at the top of the Premier League, but there’s plenty to unpack — from Rice’s leadership to Ødegaard’s injury and Saka’s milestone.

In this update:

Declan Rice shines again, scoring the opener and leading from midfield

Bukayo Saka’s 200th Premier League appearance, marked with a confident penalty goal

Martin Ødegaard’s recurring injury raises concerns about squad depth and creativity

Victor Yokarez under scrutiny – fans divided over his performances and goal drought

Eberechi Eze and Zub Mendy impress in midfield rotation

Defensive dominance: Arsenal earn another clean sheet with zero shots allowed against West Ham

Arteta’s tactical praise: adaptive formation and smart substitutions paying off

Fan reactions: confidence high despite concerns over attack

Upcoming fixtures: Fulham and Crystal Palace after the international break

Defensive stat highlight: just two goals conceded in the last ten matches!

💬 What’s your take on Yokarez’s form? Should Havertz replace him when fit? Let me know in the comments ⬇️

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Come on you Gunners! 🔴⚪

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