Arsenal extended their impressive run to 28 points from the last 30 available with a 2-0 victory over Luton Town in the Premier League on Wednesday night. This result propelled them above leaders Liverpool ahead of Liverpool’s match against bottom club Sheffield United on Thursday.
The Gunners opened the scoring in the 24th minute as Martin Odegaard found the net, followed by an unfortunate own goal from Daiki Hashioka in the first half, doubling Arsenal’s lead. Throughout the match, Arsenal appeared comfortable and seemed to have more to offer.
Despite Luton’s efforts, they couldn’t match Arsenal’s level, underscoring their season-long struggle and relegation battle. They remained competitive but fell short in quality.
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Mikel Arteta made strategic decisions, resting Declan Rice and Gabriel Martinelli while avoiding risking Bukayo Saka due to an injury concern. This provided opportunities for players like Reiss Nelson, Emile Smith Rowe, and Thomas Partey.
Arsenal didn’t start with a flurry of action, and Odegaard’s goal was the first shot on target in the game. The visitors’ resistance broke down just before half-time when Nelson’s presence led to an own goal by Hashioka.
The second half began slowly, with Luton trying to inject energy into their attack by bringing on Tahith Chong. However, their improved performance didn’t translate into clear chances.
Arsenal comfortably controlled the game, allowing Arteta to rotate his squad and keep players fresh. The only notable chance in the second half came from Takehiro Tomiyasu’s shot in the 80th minute, narrowly missing the target.