The Premier League 2 fixture between Arsenal U21 and West Ham United U21 on the 11th of August 2023 ended in a convincing 3-0 win for the home team - Arsenal U21.

In what can only be termed a dominant performance, Arsenal U21 effectively used the combination of possession football and clinical finishing to silence West Ham U21 under their floodlights. All three goals were scored in the second half, displaying a level of control and calculated field play by the Arsenal U21 team.

Arsenal U21 commanded the game from kickoff, hence, had a tactical advantage which saw them win fourteen corner kicks compared to West Ham U21's trifling three. This statistic alone shows a disparity in both team's assertiveness in the final third and clearly, Arsenal U21 was relentless in pressure application.

However, the driving factor behind this unexpectedly large gap was not just the domination in pressure application alone, but the home team's clinical finishing. Within just three minutes (from the 57th to the 60th), Arsenal U21 swung the momentum of the match heavily in their favour. Their lightning-quick two-goal blitz deflated West Ham U21, and the third goal in the 93rd minute was the final nail in the coffin. Arsenal U21 was ruthless in front of goal, and capitalised on their numerical superiority in the opposition's half.

The discipline of the two teams can also be analysed based on the number of cards issued - each team received a single yellow card. However, West Ham's caution came much later in the game at the 87th minute, and it made no substantial impact. Arsenal's 59th-minute yellow card did not deter them and arguably stirred them to score the first goal only minutes later which triggered their stunning brace.

This match was a clear demonstration of Arsenal U21’s superior attacking and defensive potency. By comparison, West Ham U21 struggled to create meaningful opportunities, largely due to the relentless pressure from the home side and their inability to convert corner kicks into scoring chances.

In conclusion, the significant disparity in corner kicks and the clinical finishing by Arsenal U21 were the key factors that led to their 3-0 victory over West Ham U21. It was a valuable victory that demonstrated Arsenal U21’s commitment and strategic planning, along with their ability to capitalise on the opposition’s weaknesses. Such a dominant performance will undoubtedly send a strong message to other teams in the Premier League 2- Arsenal U21 is a force to be reckoned with.

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