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Arsenal knock West Ham out of top four with derby win

December 15, 2021 Arsenal's Ben White, Aaron Ramsdale and Gabriel celebrate their second goal scored by Emile Smith Rowe REUTERS

Arsenal moved into the Premier League's top four at West Ham United's expense as goals by Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe earned a 2-0 win in a lively London derby on Wednesday.

Brazilian forward Martinelli struck just after halftime with a clinical finish and substitute Smith Rowe eventually gave a dominant Arsenal some welcome breathing space with a superb 87th-minute effort.

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