Manama: Arsenal suffered a potentially mortal blow in their title quest as West Ham United condemned them to a first Premier League home defeat of the season on Saturday. Jarrod Bowen's header ensured a 1-0 victory for West Ham as Arsenal squandered the chance to cut Liverpool's lead to five points ahead of their Sunday clash at Manchester City.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Arsenal were without a recognised striker, with injuries hitting them hard, and they could have few complaints as West Ham claimed only a second league win in six since new manager Graham Potter took charge. Mikel Arteta's side managed only two shots on target and to make matters worse they had substitute Myles Lewis-Skelly sent off in the 73rd minute after hauling down Mohammed Kudus.
Meanwhile, Manchester United recovered from a dreadful first-half display at Goodison Park to draw 2-2 with Everton as they survived a controversial late penalty call. The result left United grappling with consistency issues as they continue to navigate a challenging Premier League campaign.
The defeat for Arsenal and the draw for Manchester United mark significant moments in their respective seasons, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the current Premier League landscape.