Premier League - Adebayor inspires Gunners

(SomaliNet) Arsenal finally broke down a resolute West Ham with two goals in the final quarter of an hour to record a 2-0 Premier League win at Upton Park.

Emmanuel Adebayor, a 68th minute substitute, proved to be the difference between the two sides; the Togo striker was involved in both goals.

First it was his teasing cross-shot that Julien Faubert put into his own net on 75 minutes before he notched one of his own following an injury-time breakaway to seal all three points for the Gunners.

West Ham - for whom Robert Green was excellent - fell apart at the game neared a conclusion and ended the game with 10 men after top scorer Carlton Cole was sent off following a lunge on Alex Song.

The victory saw Arsene Wenger\'s side stay in touch with the leaders and they ended the weekend one point behind Chelsea and Hull City and four off table toppers Liverpool.-Eurosport