The intrigue is growing in the Premier League: "West Ham" took points from "Arsenal © zumapress

The intrigue in the battle for the champions title is growing in the English Premier League.

The league leaders, London's Arsenal players, played a 2-2 draw away with West Ham United.

The "Gunners" started the match impressively and already in the 10th minute led 2-0 after goals from Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard.

West Ham returned to the game in the 33rd minute when Said Benrahma converted a penalty kick.

In the 52nd minute, Arsenal could have regained a two-goal lead, but Bukayo Saka missed a penalty kick.

In the 55th minute, Jarrod Bowen equalized with a great strike.

Arsenal leads Manchester City by four points after the draw, but the "Cityzens" have a game in hand.

Standings provided by Sofascore