Original title: Premier League-Saka Martinelli scored Arsenal 3-1 West Ham lead by 7 points
CCTV News: At 04:00 on December 27th, Beijing time, the 17th round of the 2022/23 Premier League season started. Arsenal beat West Ham 3-1 at home. Saka, Martinelli and Nketiah scored 3 goals to reverse the situation , Arsenal continued to lead the standings with a 7-point advantage.
In the 4th minute, Odegaard made a direct pass, Saka did not stop the ball, Thomas returned a pass from the right, Saka volleyed from the right side of the penalty area and scored, but the goal was ruled offside.
In the 26th minute, Saliba made a tackle from the edge of the penalty area. The referee judged him to have fouled Bowen and awarded a penalty.
In stoppage time in the first half, Erdegaard shot a long shot in front of the penalty area. The ball was blocked by Creswell. The referee awarded a handball in the penalty area for Creswell. After watching the replay, the penalty was a head touch and the penalty was cancelled.
In the 53rd minute, Odegaard cut in from the right side and shot from a long distance. Saka intercepted the ball and formed a one-on-one with the goalkeeper. He easily pushed and scored. 1-1, Arsenal tied the score.
In the 59th minute, Nketiah fought for the ball, Odegaard and Xhaka passed consecutive crosses, Martinelli volleyed from a small angle and scored from the left side of the penalty area, 2-1, Arsenal scored two goals in a row to overtake the score.
In the 69th minute, Odegaard made a direct pass, and Nketiah turned around on the right side of the penalty area to get rid of Correll and shot into the net from the far corner, 3-1, Arsenal sealed the victory.
At the end of the game, Arsenal beat West Ham 3-1.