In a thrilling Premier League encounter, Arsenal secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Luton Town, thanks to Declan Rice’s header in the seventh minute of stoppage time. This win propelled Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table. The match, held at Kenilworth Road, was a pulsating contest where the lead exchanged hands multiple times. Arsenal controlled the early game, but Luton Town made their presence felt with strong challenges.
Arsenal took the lead in the 20th minute when Gabriel Jesus found Bukayo Saka, who set up Gabriel Martinelli for the opening goal. Luton Town responded quickly, equalizing five minutes later through Gabriel Osho’s header. Before half-time, Arsenal regained the lead with a goal from Gabriel Jesus.
The second half saw Luton Town draw level again, thanks to a header from Elijah Adebayo. Ross Barkley then gave Luton the lead with a low left-footed shot. However, Arsenal’s Kai Havertz equalized shortly after. The match seemed destined for a draw until Rice’s decisive header from Martin Odegaard’s cross clinched the victory for Arsenal.
This match marked the fifth time this season that Arsenal has scored a late, game-changing goal. It was also their first Premier League away win since 2011 when conceding three or more goals. Following this result, Arsenal stands at 36 points, while Luton Town remains 17th with nine points.
