Gabriel turned home Bukayo Saka’s corner to start the onslaught before Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard from the penalty spot made it 3-0. Kai Havertz quickly added a fourth, before West Ham threatened a comeback, scoring twice themselves within three minutes.

West Ham United endured a painful night in east London as a first-half onslaught saw Arsenal race away into an unassailable lead and ultimately inflict a heavy Premier League defeat upon Julen Lopetegui's men.