Declan Rice’s last-gasp goal snatched a win for Arsenal in a seven-goal thriller at Luton to advance them five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Thrilling Encounter with Swings of Momentum
In a gripping match, the hosts, Luton Town, showcased resilience, fighting back twice against Arsenal. Elijah Adebayo and Ross Barkley capitalized on moments of vulnerability, exploiting errors by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya to level the score.
Heartbreak for Luton in Stoppage Time
Despite the Hatters’ valiant efforts, hopes of securing a valuable point were dashed in the dying moments.
Declan Rice met Martin Odegaard’s cross deep into stoppage time, clinching victory for Arsenal merely 23 seconds after the six official added minutes had elapsed.
Arsenal’s Commanding Start and Luton’s Spirited Comebacks
The game, initially uneventful, saw Arsenal dominating proceedings. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring by slotting Bukayo Saka’s pass into the bottom-left corner.
However, Gabriel Osho’s header off Alfie Doughty’s corner brought Luton Town back on level terms. Despite Gabriel Jesus restoring Arsenal’s lead with a close-range header from Ben White’s cross, Luton Town’s persistence kept the encounter intense.
