Arsenal made West Ham look like ‘MANNEQUINS’ in thrilling first half, claims Theo Walcott – as co-pundit Jamie Redknapp reserves praise for a player who he hilariously compares to Premier League superstar

Theo Walcott believes Arsenal made West Ham look like mannequins during a thrilling first half at the London Stadium. 

Mikel Arteta‘s men headed into the break 5-2 up against the Hammers, with the Gunners having lead 4-0 at one point in the opening 45 minutes. 

Gabriel, Leandro Trossard,Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka were the goalscorers for the visitors.  

Analysing the third goal which came through Trossard‘s close-range finish, Walcott didn’t hold back in his assessment of West Ham’s defending. 

The former Arsenal forward said speaking on Sky Sports: We’ve talked about the connection between Saka and Odegaard. Fantastic the fact he just recognises the space runs into Saka. 

‘It’s a training ground goal, it’s like they were playing against mannequins at times. You can clearly see what they’re trying to do, linkup play. 

‘Odegaard always wants to get involved. Not one West Ham player is looking at the ball, brilliant from Trossard.’