It’s a never dull matchday with Arsenal rollercoaster on the road, especially when they’re in a run, whether winning or losing. After three defeats in a row, Mikel Arteta’s boys have now reached the same number of wins which makes their Champions League qualification almost certain.The Gunners topped West Ham on their ground 2-1 to come much closer to the third-placed Chelsea, who are only three points clear of Arteta’s squad.Mikel Arteta has never lost a game against David Moyes in his managerial career:◉ Arsenal 1-0 West Ham◉ Arsenal 2-1 West Ham◉ West Ham 3-3 Arsenal◉ Arsenal 2-0 West HamHe knows all his tricks. pic.twitter.com/neorluMsj2— Squawka (@Squawka) December 15, 2021 It was a disappointing lullaby at the London Stadium until the 35-minute mark when the game took off on the wings of Arsenal’s creativity. It was youngster Nketiah, whose immaculate run with the ball almost shattered the hosts, but Fabianski demonstrated his class to deny Nketiah’s strike. The corner kick from the right followed, and this time even the Hammers’ keeper couldn’t prevent the Gunners from scoring. Holding was on the spot with a perfect header to put the guests in front.However, they couldn’t hold on to a lead for too long as David Moyes’ outfit fought back. We are talking about a superb, simple yet effective three-piece action deep in the stoppage time. Coufal was left unmarked on the right wing and didn’t hesitate to cross it to Bowen in the area. His volley was decent enough but wouldn’t end in the back of the net if it wasn’t for the deflection, thus hitting Magalhaes and fooling Ramsdale to tie the game.Still, it wasn’t to last, with the visitors restoring the lead shortly after the break. Gabriel found himself in a perfect place, following Saka’s corner from the left, and buried a header too strong for Fabianski to deny.There was plenty of time left on the clock, but both sides failed to score until the final whistle. Nketiah’s effort was a proper one, and only inches separated him from killing the game. The Hammers gave it a go through second-half sub Michail Antonio in the attack, but instead of levelling with Man Utd in the 6th place, empty pockets are all they are left with.PREMIER LEAGUESaturdayNewcastle United – Liverpool 0-1 (0-1)/Keita 19/Southampton – Crystal Palace 1-2 (1-0)/Romeu 9 – Eze 60, Zaha 90+2/Watford – Burnley 1-2 (1-0)/Tarkowski 8 og – Cork 83, Brownhill 86/Aston Villa – Norwich 2-0 (1-0)/Watkins 41, Ings 90+3/Wolverhampton – Brighton 0-3 (0-1)/Mac Allister 42 pen, Trossard 70, Bissouma 86/Leeds – Man City 0-4 (0-2)/Rodri 13, Ake 55, Jesus 78, Fernandinho 90+3/SundayTottenham – Leicester 3-1 (1-0)/Kane 22, Son – 60, 79 – Iheanacho 90+3/Everton – Chelsea 1-0 (0-0)/Richarlison 47/West Ham – Arsenal 1-2 (1-1)/Bowen 45 – Holding 37, Gabriel 55/Monday22.00: (1.80) Man.Utd. (3.70) Brentford (5.00)***odds are subject to change
