West Ham United v Arsenal, 05 December 1981
| Score | 2-1 to Arsenal |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Upton Park |
| Attendance | 33,833 |
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Stewart Robson made his debut after joining as an apprentice.
Goals:
| Stuart Pearson |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Phil Parkes
Defender
Alvin Martin
Defender
Ray Stewart
Defender/Midfielder
Billy Bonds
Defender/Left back
Frank Lampard
Midfielder
Paul Allen
Midfielder
Trevor Brooking
Midfielder
Alan Devonshire
Forward
Bobby Barnes
Forward
David Cross
Forward
Stuart Pearson
Substitutions:
| Dale Banton for Bobby Barnes |
On the bench:
Forward
Dale Banton
2 Arsenal
Goals:
| John Hollins | penalty |
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| Chris Whyte |
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Starting lineup:
Pat Jennings
Goalkeeper
David O'Leary
Defender
Kenny Sansom
Defender
Chris Whyte
Defender/Centre back
Paul Davis
Midfielder
John Hollins
Midfielder
Peter Nicholas
Midfielder
Graham Rix
Midfielder
Stewart Robson
Midfielder
Brian Talbot
Midfielder
Alan Sunderland
Forward/Midfielder