Liverpool might end 2023 on a high note after Arsenal lost to West Ham Utd last night Check out the latest English Premier League Table

In a spectacular end to 2023, West Ham United secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League, extending their unbeaten streak against the Gunners to three consecutive head-to-head clashes.

Despite an early attempt by James Ward-Prowse, Arsenal initially dominated possession. However, West Ham struck first as chaos ensued in the Arsenal defense, allowing Jarrod Bowen to set up Tomáš Souček for a straightforward finish in the 13th minute.

Despite Arsenal’s continued ball dominance, West Ham’s defense held strong. The hosts tested goalkeeper Areola around the half-hour mark, but the Frenchman, unfazed, denied Bukayo Saka’s header. West Ham suffered a setback with Lucas Paquetá’s injury, yet Arsenal couldn’t capitalize, with Saka hitting the post before halftime.

The second half saw Arsenal maintaining possession, but West Ham’s resilience prevailed. Konstantinos Mavropanos, once a Gunner, rose above the defense to score a header off the woodwork. Despite late attempts by Gabriel Jesus, West Ham’s defense held firm.

Declan Rice’s challenging night concluded with a foul on Emerson Palmieri. Although David Raya saved Saïd Benrahma’s penalty, the referee’s final whistle confirmed West Ham’s first away clean sheet of the season.

Elsewhere, Tottenham’s Premier League revival came to an abrupt halt with a resounding 4-2 defeat against injury-hit Brighton. Joao Pedro proved to be the hero for the Seagulls, scoring two penalties, while Pervis Estupinan’s thunderous strike added to Jack Hinshelwood’s opener.

Despite late consolations from Alejo Veliz and Ben Davies, Tottenham’s porous defense struggled against Brighton’s onslaught. The match showcased Brighton’s dominance as they twice hit the woodwork and had a disallowed goal, highlighting the defensive vulnerabilities of Ange Postecoglou’s side.

Brighton, missing eight first-team players, showcased resilience and quality, lifting them above Newcastle into eighth place. The win seemed to dash Tottenham’s hopes of Champions League qualification, with the team currently struggling to find consistency.

The game’s pivotal moments included Pedro’s mazy run for the opening goal, VAR awarding a penalty converted by Pedro again, and Estupinan’s spectacular long-range effort. Tottenham’s frustration continued with missed opportunities and defensive lapses.

Despite late efforts by Veliz and Davies, Brighton weathered a frantic nine minutes of added time to secure a vital victory. The result left Tottenham contemplating their defensive vulnerabilities and the challenging road ahead in their pursuit of a top-four finish. The win propelled Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton side into a promising eighth position.

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