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
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
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
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
No chance: Arsenal's goalkeeper Vito Mannone can't stop Diame's goal
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
Sliding in: Olivier Giroud gets his toe to the ball first to score
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
Job done: Cazorla celebrates after scoring his goal
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
Winning the ball: Andy Carroll beats Thomas Vermaelen to the ball
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
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