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List of biggest away Premier League wins after Arsenal thrash West Ham 6-0

The Gunners easily dispatched their London rivals on a gloomy day

By Web Desk

February 11, 2024

This was only the second occasion that the Gunners scored six unanswered goals since the league's inception in 1992 - AFP

Arsenal have etched their name into the record books following their 6-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday.

Bukayo Saka (2), William Saliba, Gabriel Saliba, Leandro Trossard, and a Declan Rice thunderbolt propelled the Gunners level on goal difference with Manchester City, placing them two points behind league leaders Liverpool.

Under the management of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal easily dispatched their London rivals on a gloomy day in David Moyes' tenure as Hammers manager. This triumph marked the North London side's fourth consecutive win, firmly keeping them in the title race.

Former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola had a forgettable day, becoming the ninth goalkeeper in Premier League history to concede six or more goals against Arsenal.

This was only the second occasion that the Gunners scored six unanswered goals since the league's inception in 1992, the first being their 6-0 victory over Blackpool in 2010.

The victory in East London equals previous achievements against Everton in 2009 and Middlesbrough in 1999, both matches resulting in 6-1 victories at Goodison Park and the Riverside Stadium, respectively. However, Arsenal couldn't surpass their biggest wins in Premier League history, which include triumphs over Blackburn Rovers (7-1), Everton (7-0), and Middlesbrough (7-0).

The 2024 squad has engraved their name in the history books of the Premier League by matching the record for the largest away victories. Five teams have scored six goals on their opponents' home turf, and the Gunners are the latest club to achieve this feat.

Liverpool accomplished this twice, defeating Newcastle United in 2013 and Aston Villa in 2016. Chelsea, Arsenal's London rivals, also managed it twice, with Wigan Athletic falling victim to the heavy scoreline in 2010 and Southampton in 2022. Manchester City completes the list of 6-0 winners, inflicting misery on Watford at Vicarage Road in 2017.

Rice's goal-of-the-season contender concluded the scoring but meant that Arsenal couldn't join Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, or Liverpool as clubs that have scored seven goals.