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Saturday, October 6, 2012

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Olivier Giroud netted his first Barclays Premier League goal as Arsenal came from behind to beat West Ham at Upton Park.
The Gunners had seen their unbeaten start to the new season ended by a 2-1 home defeat against leaders Chelsea last weekend.
However, Arsene Wenger's men, who beat Olympiacos in the Champions League on Wednesday night, showed great character to recover from conceding an early goal to Mohamed Diame.
Off the bench: Theo Walcott scored Arsenal's second goal to put them in the lead for the first time in the game
Off the bench: Theo Walcott scored Arsenal's second goal to put them in the lead for the first time in the game

Match facts

West Ham: Jaaskelainen, Demel (Tomkins 73), Collins, Reid, McCartney, Noble, Diame (Cole 82), Vaz Te (Taylor 64), Nolan, Jarvis, Carroll.
Subs Not Used: Henderson, Maiga, Benayoun, O'Neil.

Booked: Diame, Reid, Taylor.
Goal: Diame 21.
Arsenal: Mannone, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Gibbs (Andre Santos 56), Ramsey, Cazorla, Arteta, Gervinho (Walcott 61), Giroud, Podolski (Koscielny 85).
Subs Not Used: Martinez, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Coquelin, Arshavin.
Booked: Gervinho, Walcott.

Goals: Giroud 41, Walcott 77, Cazorla 83.
Attendance: 34,974
Referee: Phil Dowd

France striker Giroud, a £12million summer signing from Montpellier, netted from close range just ahead of half-time, with substitute Theo Walcott slotting home another on the break before industrious Spaniard Santi Cazorla struck a superb 25-yard effort.
Arsenal left-back Kieran Gibbs, though, limped off in the second half, which could be a concern for England, although West Ham striker Andy Carroll did complete the full 90 minutes on his recovery from a hamstring problem.
Before kick-off, there was a well-observed minute's applause for former West Ham defender John Bond, who passed away recently.
Arsenal started brightly as the recalled Giroud sent in a low shot from 20 yards which forced Jussi Jaaskelainen into action, before Cazorla had a goalbound shot blocked.
West Ham looked to utilise Carroll's presence whenever possible, but needed all the help they could get in their own penalty area as Arsenal continued to press.
First, Carl Jenkinson's cross was hacked behind and then Carroll knocked Cazorla's fierce drive over his own crossbar.
West Ham, though, snatched the lead against the run of play in the 21st minute.
The ball was worked down the left channel and Diame cut inside Aaron Ramsey to fire an angled drive into the top corner.
Taking the lead: Mohamed Diame celebrates putting West Ham in front with a good finish
Taking the lead: Mohamed Diame celebrates putting West Ham in front with a good finish

No chance: Arsenal's goalkeeper Vito Mannone can't stop Diame's goal
No chance: Arsenal's goalkeeper Vito Mannone can't stop Diame's goal
The Senegal midfielder was shown a yellow card for celebrating his first Irons' goal by running into the crowd - and was fortunate not to have then seen red after clattering into Mikel Arteta, instead just getting a final warning from referee Phil Dowd.
West Ham were now on the front foot, with Carroll's close-range header straight at Vito Mannone.
Arsenal had a chance to equalise when Giroud just failed to connect with Per Mertesacker's flicked header through the six-yard box.
The French striker, though, did bag his Premier League goal four minutes before half-time.
At last! Olivier Giroud breaks his goalscoring duck in the Premier League
At last! Olivier Giroud breaks his goalscoring duck in the Premier League
Sliding in: Olivier Giroud gets his toe to the ball first to score
Sliding in: Olivier Giroud gets his toe to the ball first to score
After winning the ball in midfield, Giroud stabbed it out to Lukas Podolski on the left. The German darted to the byline before cutting the ball back across goal - where Giroud arrived at pace to slot home.
West Ham, though, could easily have gone back in front just before the break when Kevin Nolan knocked the ball wide from close range after a free-kick into the Arsenal penalty area.
The Irons were fired up following the restart, forcing a succession of corners.
Arsenal left-back Gibbs hobbled off in the 55th minute, replaced by Brazilian Andre Santos - an injury concern for England ahead of their World Cup qualifiers.
Wonder strike: Santi Cazorla puts the game beyond doubt with Arsenal's third
Wonder strike: Santi Cazorla puts the game beyond doubt with Arsenal's third

Job done: Cazorla celebrates after scoring his goal
Job done: Cazorla celebrates after scoring his goal
Ryan Jarvis' shot-on-the-turn flew over as the hosts pressed again.
As the hour mark passed, Ricardo Vaz Te had to be substituted, by Matthew Taylor, after falling awkwardly on his arm after racing to a 50/50 with the Arsenal keeper.
Wenger looked to inject some fresh life into the visitors' attack when he sent on Walcott for Gervinho.
Walcott almost helped set up a goal when Cazorla's shot hit Ramsey and bobble in West Ham penalty area, his clever backheel was cut into the sidenetting by Giroud from a very tight angle.
Eyes on the ball: Matt Taylor in action against Arsenal's Andres Santos
Eyes on the ball: Matt Taylor in action against Arsenal's Andres Santos
Winning the ball: Andy Carroll beats Thomas Vermaelen to the ball
Winning the ball: Andy Carroll beats Thomas Vermaelen to the ball
The Irons went close moments later as Carroll knocked a deep cross wide after getting above Mannone.
The game was wide open now as both sides created chances, Cazorla firing off target after a jinking run before Mertesacker's last-gap tackle denied Nolan.
At the other end, Podolski's low drive was spilled behind by Jaaskelainen.
Arsenal broke away to take the lead with 13 minutes remaining.
Fight for the ball: Mikel Arteta fight with Kevin Nolan for the ball
Fight for the ball: Mikel Arteta fight with Kevin Nolan for the ball

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