Premier League:Alexander Lacazette's Late Header Complete Arsenal Comeback Against



Arsenal had a dramatic comeback to get a 3-3 draw against West Ham that gifted Mikel Arteta's men two own-goals before a stunning header from Alexander Lacazette would snatch a draw for Gunners late into the game. 

Hammers had a good start and took an early three-goal lead within half an hour of play, but the unfortunate things began happening thereafter. Jesse Lingard smashed home the opener from the edge of the box and Michail Antonio set off Jarrod Bowen for a finish from close range following a free-kick. 

The hosts' third goal came off Tomas Soucek by touching home Antonio's header from Vladimir Coufal's cross. Unfortunately for Soucek, he later deflected home Lacazette's shot as Arsenal got their first goal. 

Lacazette, on their return from break, was close to doubling Gunners' scoring but his lob shot over Lukasz Fabianski was cleared off on the edge of the crossline by Issa Diop. Craig Dawson later slammed home, Cedric Soares, for another own-goal before Lacazette completed the comeback by heading home Nicolas Pepe's cross with eight minutes remaining. 

Just before that equalizer, Hammers did have a glaring chance that should have handed them the victory but Antonio's effort clipped the pole and bounced out to safety. 

Just as Lacazette played a vital role in leading Arsenal for a comeback, Manchester United loanee Lingard also helped his side on the attack by setting off Bown for the second two minutes after he put Hammers in the lead. 

Hammers haven't lost to a Premier League team after having three goals lead since 1998 and they have only own once in their previous 11 meetings with Arsenal in league games. 


 

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