Any suggestions the World Cup break might stall Arsenal’s momentum were quashed in Monday’s final game.
Mikel Arteta’s men extended their lead to seven points after coming from behind to defeat the Hammers courtesy of goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah.
“Once we got one, we could all feel the atmosphere in the stadium,” said Nketiah. “There is that real unity and connection with the fans.”
Arsenal lie seventh points clear of second-placed Newcastle, but Pep Guardiola’s City, who are in third, can claw the deficit back to five points with victory at Leeds on Wednesday (kick-off 20:00 GMT).
“We are here to stay,” said Gunners legend Thierry Henry on Amazon Prime.
