This archive report was first published on 9 May 2021.
On a dismal day for West Brom, Arsenal secured a crucial 3-1 win at the Emirates Stadium, sending the visitors down to the Championship for the first time in Sam Allardyce's managerial career.
May 09, 2021, will be remembered as a day of reckoning for West Brom, who were relegated from the Premier League after a single season in the top flight.
The Gunners, playing for little more than pride after their Europa League exit on Thursday, took the lead when Bukayo Saka's excellent cross found Emile Smith Rowe, who volleyed home in the 29th minute.
Arsenal doubled their advantage soon afterwards when Nicolas Pepe curled a stunning effort beyond Sam Johnstone in the 35th minute.
West Brom pulled a goal back in superb style when Matheus Pereira broke forward from inside his own half and fired a diagonal shot into the corner in the 67th minute.
Despite Mikel Arteta's efforts to regain control, Arsenal struggled to find their footing, but Willian eventually made the result safe when he found the top corner with a brilliant free-kick in the 90th minute.
Player ratings for both teams are available below.
Player Ratings:
- Arsenal: Leno (6), Chambers (6), Holding (6), Gabriel (6), Saka (9), Elneny (6), Ceballos (6), Smith Rowe (7), Pepe (8), Willian (7), Martinelli (6)
- Subs: Lacazette (6), Tierney (7), Partey (6)
- West Brom: Johnstone (6), Furlong (6), Bartley (6), Ajayi (6), Townsend (6), Yokuslu (6), Gallagher (6), Phillips (7), Pereira (8), Robinson (7), Diagne (6)
- Subs: Robson-Kanu (6), Diangana (6)
Man of the match: Bukayo Saka
– By Sky Sports
