Arsenal secured a dramatic 4-3 win against Luton, moving five points clear at the top of the Premier League in a thrilling encounter at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday.
Mikel Arteta’s side showcased resilience, with Kai Havertz equalizing before Declan Rice’s last-gasp header sealed the dramatic comeback.
The match began with Gabriel Martinelli opening the scoring for Arsenal, but Luton’s Gabriel Osho quickly equalized. Gabriel Jesus restored the visitors’ lead before half-time. However, Luton fought back, with Elijah Adebayo and Ross Barkley taking advantage of errors from Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya.
Arsenal demonstrated their championship credentials as Havertz found the net to level the score again. The thrilling contest reached its climax when Rice’s glancing header secured Arsenal’s victory in stoppage time, marking their sixth consecutive win in all competitions.
Mikel Arteta praised his team’s spirit and fighting mentality, emphasizing the significance of the hard-fought win. The result strengthens Arsenal’s belief in their title aspirations, while Luton showcased resilience despite the defeat.
In another Tuesday fixture, Hwang Hee-chan’s goal secured a 1-0 win for Wolves against Burnley at Molineux.
Hwang’s ninth goal of the season lifted Wolves to 12th place, while Burnley continued to struggle, remaining second-bottom after their eighth defeat in nine games.
Source: AFP
