The Arsenal- West Ham match saw a turning point just before half-time when Bukayo Saka, Gabriel, and Leandro Trossard scored three goals, bringing the score to 4-0. This resulted in a significant number of West Ham fans leaving the stadium, as shown by aerial footage. Some expressed their frustration, with one fan suggesting that such a defeat might lead to managerial changes. The situation further deteriorated for West Ham in the second half, with Saka scoring again and former Hammers midfielder Declan Rice adding a long-range goal, taking the score to 6-0.
Despite being jeered by some home fans, Rice refrained from celebrating his sixth goal of the season, and subsequently received a standing ovation when he was substituted.