West Ham United fans have been delighted on Twitter, following news that their Under-23 side stuffed Arsenal Under-23’s 6-1 in the Premier League 2 [West Ham United Official].
In what was an absolute mauling in East London, senior figures such as Andriy Yarmolenko, Arthur Masuaku and Manuel Lanzini all featured in the young Irons’ starting line-up against the Gunners, with each of the trio working back towards fitness after international duty or injuries.
Armstrong Oko-Flex netted a hat-trick for the Hammers’ second string, whilst Mipo Odubeko, Conor Coventry and Thierry Nevers also got on the scoresheet in a night which will provide much encouragement to the London Stadium faithful [West Ham FC Official].
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Now, they will turn their attention to their next game away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Friday.
In light of the news of their academy’s impressive work, no wonder loads of West Ham diehards took to social media to hail the result.
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West Ham United fans react:
Replying to the official West Ham United Twitter account, here is what some fans had to say about the score:
“Great result we smashed Arsenal all over the pitch . We had some big players in that game too .”
“Top of the league. Irons”
“Beautiful”
