Martinelli made to measure for life without Aubameyang as Arsenal return to top four

West Ham had their moments but there was ultimately only one team in it and Arsenal deserve to be fourth for the first time in 14 months

Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 15, 2021, in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

ARSENAL 2 WEST HAM UNITED 0

GABRIEL MARTINELLI received a standing ovation fit for an Arsenal legend when he limped off after scoring the goal to send Mikel Arteta's side into the Premier League top four. Substitute Emile Smith Rowe made sure with a deserved late second to kick the party into another gear.