Arsenal fans could feel their dream of winning the Premier League at the end of this season slipping away after the 2-2 draw against West Ham this afternoon.
Mikel Arteta’s side headed to the London Stadium needing to win after they dropped points in the game against Liverpool.
Everyone expected them to get the better of their opponent who are struggling with relegation.
However, they met a spirited Irons team that fought back from two goals down and took the sting out of Arsenal’s game.
In the end, it seemed Arsenal were fortunate to have not lost the game and Sky Sports man Lewis Jones was in the London Stadium and reported on the reaction on the Arsenal fans’ faces.
“I immediately looked at the Arsenal away end at full-time. There was almost a collective hands-on-head action from many of the travelling faithful. This is a big blow. West Ham – led by Rice and Bowen – fully deserving of their point in the end after a shaky start.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Even those of us who watched the game at home feel down about this result and it is hard to stay positive unless Manchester City also starts dropping points.
However, the boys must get back to winning in the next game to keep us in the race until at least the final match.
Probably more chance of 3 home points next Friday night if Southampton race into an early two goal lead as opposed to Arsenal.
I dont think Southampton will worry too much, if they are 2 down after 30 minutes.
1 point lead and three points aren’t much different because of cities’ goal difference. We still have to not lose v City but now win every other game unless City drops points away to Brighton or Brentford, that could happen. We were allowed 1 more draw along with a draw v City before today’s game. I still feel that City will drop points but can we do our job in the meantime, I don’t know
There really is nothing to be positive about a team that can’t defend a two goal lead, on two successive occasions.
Two points I want to highlight: 1) Partey shouldn’t be committing such silly, intentional blunders like he did yesterday, which lead to Gabrielle’s penalty foul.
2) Saka is no Messi nor Ronaldo yet. Why is he taking so much on his shoulders ahead of senior players like Jesus, Partey or even Tierney? I think his hunger needs to be harnessed and channelled properly before he destroys himself.