At the start of this week, the English Premier League had set the stage for thrilling matches, and last night marked the beginning of another round of games. In a high-octane match with seven goals, Arsenal secured a late win with a goal in the dying moments, solidifying their position in the points table. This victory further strengthened their position compared to Liverpool, placing them five points ahead, although having played one more match. With 36 points in 15 matches, Arsenal stands in the second position, while Luton, despite a hard-fought win, secures the 17th spot with 9 points in 15 matches. Arsenal’s coach, Arteta, expressed joy at the hard-fought victory and praised Rice for the goal that sealed the win, calling it an honorable moment in English football.
Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for Arsenal in this match with a goal in the 20th minute, giving them the lead. Luton’s Gabriel Osho equalized the score in the 25th minute. However, just before halftime, Gabriel Jesus’s goal put Arsenal ahead at 2-1. Despite a fiercely contested match, Arsenal maintained their lead until the final moments. In the 97th minute, Rice’s header secured the win for Arsenal in a moment of celebration for the team, leaving Luton disappointed.
Gabriel Jesus’s goal signifies a unique record for Arsenal in the Premier League. With his goal, he becomes the 11th player for Arsenal to score their last 11 goals in the Premier League, marking a first for any team in Premier League history.
The second half began with Ejaria’s goal for Luton in the 49th minute, once again equalizing the score. However, Barclay’s goal in the 57th minute put the hosts ahead briefly, though Kai Havertz scored just three minutes later, leveling the match for Arsenal. The ending moments of the match brought laughter and celebration for Arsenal, with Rice’s last-minute header clinching the win.
Arteta expressed his satisfaction, saying, “I am very pleased. We knew we had to fight hard here. We made digesting goals difficult. The way we fought, showed our capabilities at the right time, and we never give up, that’s our team’s consciousness. We played for the win, and we got the result. Luton deserves praise. It was a tough night.”
Amazon Prime’s hero of the match, Rice, stated, “Luton is a top team; their abilities should not be overlooked in this league. Scoring goals in the final minutes, keeping the rhythm, it’s a big deal for us. You can look back on these moments. What a fantastic match! Scoring winning goals is an honor.”
Arsenal’s next match is against Aston Villa on December 9th.
