Bukayo Saka marked his 200th Premier League appearance in style by scoring in our victory against West Ham United, which took us to the top of the table after seven matches.

We made easy work of this clash, going ahead on 38 minutes when Declan Rice neatly tucked home after Eberechi Eze saw a shot saved, and then midway through the second half Saka drove home a penalty after Jurrien Timber had been felled inside the box.

That was enough to allow Mikel Arteta to enjoy his own landmark afternoon as he took charge of us for the 300th occasion, and as he toasts that this evening, he’ll also be delighted that despite a tricky seven-game start, we’re yet again amongst the league’s leading pack.

Rice’s reunion goal

The Hammers arrived in N5 looking to become only the second side to win three successive Premier League away games against us, and they nearly made a dream start 40 seconds in when, aided by a swirling wind, Niclas Fullkrug headed a corner from inside the six-yard box over.

We responded when Jurrien Timber got in behind the visitors’ backline but could only shoot straight at Alphonse Areola from a tight angle,...