Arsenal returned to Premier League action yesterday and ensured there was no World Cup hangover with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United. Mikel Arteta's side showed the mentality of champions in the second half with goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah.
The Gunners are now seven points clear at the top of the Premier League and the win over their London rivals ensured they enter the New Year as league leaders.
During the contest, there was plenty for Arsenal supporters to dig their teeth into off-the-pitch. On the transfer front, Shakhtar Donetsk received an official bid for Mykhaylo Mudryk, understood to be around £55million including add-ons. There was also the first appearance at the Emirates Stadium since 2018 for club legend Arsene Wenger.