The Hammers were solid enough at the back. Carlos Soler was excellent in midfield on only his second Premier League start. Lucas Paqueta was something like his old self, Jarrod Bowen was a threat and Michail Antonio a battering ram in attack.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has admitted he faces a nervous wait on the fitness of certain players for their clash with Arsenal this weekend. It is a short turnaround for the Hammers, following on

Arsenal will be hoping Gabriel Magalhaes will be fit for the Gunners’ Premier League trip to West Ham United on Saturday. After a run of just two wins in seven games – neither of those victories coming in the Premier League – Arsenal were back at in their comprehensive win over Nottingham Forest before putting five past Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday.