Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 31 Premier League matches against newly-promoted sides (W26 D5), collecting 83 points from a possible 93 since losing 1-2 to QPR in March 2012
Browsing: Emirates Stadium
Earlier this month, a group of fans held protests in an attempt to discourage the long-serving Frenchman from penning a fresh deal and ahead of the Premier League meeting with West Bromwich Albion, an aeroplane has flown over The Hawthorns to reiterate their stance
The Gunners did not have to get out of second gear at the Emirates Stadium but the game will be remembered for a scorpion kick from Olivier Giroud, which went into the net off the underside of the crossbar from 14 yards
The Hammers began with intent and appeared eager to make their presence felt on the opposition, which led to early bookings for Mark Noble and Angelo Ogbonna
Injuries were compounding inconsistent form but up stepped Sanogo, signed in the summer of 2013, but marginalised after a misfiring start to his career at the club