Arsenal returned to the Premier League this afternoon, taking on relegation-threatened West Ham in an attempt to close the gap with Manchester City. The Gunners, knowing a win was crucial, got off to a quick start, taking the lead in the seventh minute when Jesus scored from close range.
Odegaard then hit a powerful volley after Martinelli's cross, making it 2-0. Partey's mistake in midfield, however, cost Gabriel a penalty and Benrahma made it 2-1 to make it 2-1 after halftime.
Arsenal should have extended the lead early in the second half after Antonio was penalized for handball in the box, but Saka failed to convert, sending his shot wide. Just minutes after Saka's defeat, Bowen leveled with an unbelievable volley over Ramsdale after receiving an unbelievable pass from Kehrer.
The Gunners put on a late goal but could not penetrate the West Ham defense. The final match is over and the spoils are divided equally between the two teams.
* This is the current EPL table after Arsenal drew 2-2 with West Ham;
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Max Woltman's late goal gives Liverpool a 1-1 draw with Everton in the Premier League 2
Liverpool youngsters must fight for a point against Everton (Image by Emma Simpson - Everton FC/Everton FC via Getty Images)
Liverpool youngsters must fight for a point against Everton (Image by Emma Simpson - Everton FC/Everton FC via Getty Images)
Substitute Max Woltman scored late for Liverpool in Premier League 2 as they drew 1-1 with Everton in the Merseyside mini derby on Haig Avenue in Southport.
Woltman came on for Bobby Clark as the young Reds chased a goal in the second half and was ready to score late in the game to nullify Stanley Mills' opener.
The draw means Barry Lewtas' side have closed the gap on third-placed Crystal Palace to four points in Premier League 2 ahead of Saturday's trip to West Ham at the Kirkby Academy.
Everton took the lead after about 10 minutes when Mills put on a superb finish for Marcelo Pitaluga in the Liverpool goal after a pass over Einar Iversen.
Mills then forced Pitaluga to make a save a few minutes later with a header from the far corner and it was the Blues that proved the most dangerous in the early exchanges, although Ben Doak made it difficult for the rear end on several occasions. left-back Ishe Samuels-Smith. Francis Okoronkwo had a great chance to double the lead after Katia Kouyate's low cross but the number 9 could only pass up the chance as Everton continued to create delicious opportunities.
Okoronkwo nearly made it 2-0 when he tried to reach the ball after Mills' shot was blocked, but the striker was unable to touch the ball enough to send it wide when Liverpool survived.
Billy Koumetio almost put the player in the net early in the second half but was saved by Billy Crellin before Pitaluga blocked the Reds defender at the other end of the road after a loose pass into the box created a chance for the Red Devils. Okoronwko. It was a sloppy mistake for which Everton should have been punished.
Doak was denied by Crellin after knocking out Koumetio shortly after as Lewtas' side started to generate more goals in the first half after an hour and Sean McAllister was relieved to see his cutting distance decrease. down just above their line as Liverpool almost found a way back. in the game in a funny way. Lewtas brought in Melkamu Frauendorf for Harvey Blair but Everton had another great opportunity to extend the lead when Okoronkwo was once again saved by Pitaluga.
Woltman was sent off as the game went into the final 10 minutes and had a nice opening goal to equalize a few minutes after he entered. However, the striker could not finish the game when he sent the ball over the goalkeeper's head and the crossbar.
Everton would end the game with 10 men after Samuels-Smith was sent off after a nasty tackle on Doak and as Liverpool moved forward in search of a late scorer they found him thanks Woltman, who sent him into an empty net after a superb Owen Beck strike. .
Layton Stewart demanded a stoppage-time penalty after a clever turn by Reece Welsh but the referee waved his hand as the young Reds pushed hard for a late win.
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