Player ratings as Gunners pound hapless Hammers into submission at the Emirates

Arsenal's Declan Rice scored against his old side as Arsenal proved too strong for an ultra defensive West Ham under new coach Nuno Espírito Santo
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Midfielders

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Martin Ødegaard (CM) - 6/10 - Ødegaard looked like he was pulling the strings again for Arsenal before he was forced off with a knee injury after half an hour.

Declan Rice (CM) - 8/10 - Rice put his side ahead with a well controlled half-volley and his dead ball delivery was outstanding.

Eberechi Eze (CM) - 7/10 - Eze's forward runs into the box are becoming a feature of Arsenal's pattern of play. Replaced with 11 minutes to go with the Gunners in control.

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