West Ham United moved four points clear of the Premier League's relegation zone with a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal at the London Stadium.
The Gunners had taken a 2-0 lead in the first ten minutes after quick-fire goals from Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard. Said Benrahama got a goal back in the first half from the penalty spot, with Jarrod Bowen equalising early in the second half minutes after Bukayo Saka missed a penalty.
Here is how football.london’s West Ham United writer Jonty Colman rated the Hammers’ players against Arsenal
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Lukasz Fabianski
Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski was back up against one of his former sides in Arsenal. Very little he could do about Jesus and Odegaard's early strikes, with both being smashed in at him from close range. Got a fortunate reprieve when Bukayo Saka's second half penalty went wide, later saving a shot he got very little behind at the end of a Arsenal counter attack. Had little to do all in all, but made the routine stops needed. 6
Vladimir Coufal
Alongside Jarrod Bowen and Declan Rice, right-back Vladimir Coufal was one of only three players to start all three matches in the past eight days against Fulham, Gent and Arsenal. Had the tricky task of marking one of the Premier League's top scorers in Gabriel Martinelli and while the Brazilian's pace was too much for him at times, he did get a few tackles in on him. Excellent in the second half, made a number of clearances and interventions, with Martinelli hardly getting a sniff in attack before he was taken off. 7
Kurt Zouma
Part of a back line very culpable in the first ten minutes when Arsenal danced their way through the Hammers' defence at times. After that, remained imperious and solid, shackling the current Premier League leaders after a ten minute spell of dominance. Made a few big blocks as Arsenal had got much of a chance in the second half barring their missed penalty. The type of leadership Moyes can rely on. 7
Thilo Kehrer
For the opening third, there was concerns that Thilo Kehrer was putting in another sub-par display, which many of his West Ham appearances have been so far. Showed a sign of promise when intercepting a pass midway through the first half and putting Antonio through at the end of it. Excellently defended and the second half and his cultured looping long ball into the box allowed Bowen to make it 2-2. He stepped up, despite early concerns, with Nayef Aguerd and Angelo Ogbonna both sidelined. 7
Aaron Cresswell
West Ham left-back Aaron Cresswell would have been disappointed with the manner of Arsenal's second goal in particular, with Odegaard left completely unmarked at his side, with Arsenal's opener coming from a White cross also coming from that end. Like those next to him, some big interventions in the second half, despite struggling with Saka's pace at time. Did what he had to. 6
Tomas Soucek
Midfielder Tomas Soucek made just two passes in the first half, a number staggeringly low for a central midfielder. Much improved after the break, making some key blocks in his box and the middle of the pitch when West Ham did what they could to stop Arsenal regaining control. Not as influential though as Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek next to him. 6
Declan Rice
Captain Declan Rice has been heavily linked with a summer transfer exit to north London and Arsenal and with that in mind, you would expect Arsenal's staff to have been paying very close attention to him. Having shown signs of pressing well early on, Rice proved to give opposite number Thomas Partey a nightmare shortly after the half hour, pressing and challenging him to start a move where he teed up Paqueta to win a penalty. Arsenal's midfield struggled to get a grip of the game after conceding one goal and led by Rice and Paqueta, West Ham really showed some signs of their former selves from the past two seasons. 8
Lucas Paqueta (Star man)
Having not started in the last two matches, Lucas Paqueta was back in the starting side, playing against Brazilian colleagues Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes in the Arsenal starting side. With his clever flicks, passing and improvisation, Lucas Paqueta looked like always being among those who had the capacity to get West Ham back in the game, doing exactly that when racing onto a Rice counter attack and drawing a foul out of Gabriel Magalhaes, winning a penalty converted by Benrahma. Always looking lively and good at keeping hold of the ball, despite Arsenal's quality of oppoistion in midfield. 8
Jarrod Bowen
In his usually gritty ways, West Ham's limited counter attacks often found themselves heading towards Bowen on the right hand side, remaining an outlet and giving Arsenal's back line plenty to think about. While his chances were limited before half-time, he played with so much freedom in the second half, winning free-kicks, throw-ins and corners alike when bursting down the side, despite take multiple bumps and bruises on the way. Levelled the tie early in the second half with a brilliant volley at the end of Kehrer's long ball, his 11th of the campaign in all competitions. Took more confidence from the goal and is in improved form, after creating goals in his last two outings. 7
Michail Antonio
Striker Michail Antonio may not have scored but in a lone striker role, showed why he simply is West Ham's best option in this position at present. The most fouled player in the first half on the pitch, doing well to take West Ham up the pitch on counter attacks and cause problems with his pace and physical attributes whenever there was a glimmer for West Ham to get forward in. Gave away the penalty with a handball, but would have counted his lucky charms when Saka turned wide. Saw a header late on denied by the woodwork, but played a big role in that point. 7
Said Benrahma
Winger Said Benrahma was having a quiet game until just after the half hour mark where he stoopd up to convert the penalty that got West Ham back in the game, a cool penalty sending England international Aaron Ramsdale the wrong way. Took a kick of confidence from that goal and was able to stretch the pitch more, reigning in Ben White opposite him who had caused problems going forward early on. Not as inventive as he can be, but his goal completely changed the game. 7
Substitutes
Flynn Downes
Having had a mixed game in Gent in midweek, midfielder Flynn Downes was bought into the fray with just under five minutes to go. N/A
Maxwel Cornet
Also on for the final few minutes was Maxwel Cornet, who would have been keen to avenge not taking his golden chance at Fulham eight days ago. N/A
Pablo Fornals
Spaniard Pablo Fornals was introduced during stoppage time. N/A
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