“In the 97th minute, Declan Rice’s impressive header secured three crucial points for the Premier League leaders at Kenilworth Road.
Despite Luton Town twice equalizing after Arsenal took the lead through goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Arteta’s team emerged victorious in added time, thanks to their record signing. This win extends Arsenal’s lead to five points over Liverpool and, perhaps more significantly, creates a six-point gap over Pep Guardiola’s defending champions.
Although Arsenal twice went ahead with goals from Martinelli and Jesus, Luton Town, managed by Rob Edwards, managed to level the score each time and even took a surprising lead around the hour mark with a goal from Ross Barkley. Gabriel Jesus maintained his unusual record of never losing a Premier League game in which he has scored, marking the most games played without experiencing a loss in the league’s history.
Critics may point out that two of Luton’s three goals resulted from errors by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. The first occurred during a corner, where Raya failed to intercept the ball in mid-air, allowing Elijah Adebayo to head it into the net. The second mistake saw Raya nutmegged by Barkley’s weaker foot, giving the home side the lead.
Kai Havertz’s resurgence in goal-scoring form is noteworthy for Arteta, with three goals in his last four appearances, matching his tally from his previous 32 games.
Arsenal’s upcoming challenge involves a difficult trip to Villa Park, where securing three points will be a formidable task. Meanwhile, Luton looks forward to welcoming another Premier League powerhouse, as they face Manchester City on Sunday.
| Teams | Final Score | Goalscorers |
|---|---|---|
| Luton Town | 3 | Osho 25′, Adebayo 49′, Barkley 57′ |
| Arsenal | 4 | Martinelli 20′, Jesus 45′, Havertz 60′, Rice 97 |
Live updates and highlights from the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 97th minute | GOAL! Declan Rice scores a glorious header, securing a crucial win for Arsenal. |
| 90th minute | Six minutes of added time announced. Will there be a late winner? |
| 87th minute | Havertz misses a header opportunity. |
| 83rd minute | Arsenal dominates, keeping Luton in their own half. Can they find a winner? |
| 79th minute | Penalty shout for Arsenal as Saka outruns Osho. VAR check completed. |
| 74th minute | Arsenal seems to be searching for the perfect goal. |
| 70th minute | Jesus loses balance while attempting a cross. |
| 64th minute | Saka and Jesus combine, but Jesus is offside. |
| 60th minute | GOAL! Havertz scores, making it 3-3, assisted by Jesus. Game on! |
| 57th minute | GOAL! Luton takes a 3-2 lead as Barkley scores through Raya’s legs. |
| 49th minute | GOAL! Luton levels the score at 2-2 as Adebayo heads in from a corner. |
| 46th minute | Second half kicks off. |
| Halftime (HT) | A thrilling first half ends with Luton holding their own against Arsenal. |
| 45th minute | GOAL! Jesus scores, putting Arsenal ahead 2-1 from White’s cross. |
| 44th minute | Barkley receives a yellow card for a challenge on Martinelli. |
| 37th minute | Luton disrupts Arsenal’s attacks after drawing level. |
| 32nd minute | Kaminski makes a great save, denying Martinelli. |
| 30th minute | Luton’s home support is lively and engaged in the match. |
| 25th minute | GOAL! Luton equalizes with a fantastic header by Osho. |
| 20th minute | GOAL! Martinelli scores, giving Arsenal a 1-0 lead after a mistake by Kaminski. |
| 11th minute | Barkley fouls Kiwior as Luton disrupts Arsenal’s rhythm. |
| 5th minute | Mengi collides with Martinelli, causing a fall. |
| 1st minute | Kickoff at Kenilworth Road! |
| 15 mins until KO | Warm-ups conclude; kickoff is imminent. |
| 30 mins until KO | First meeting since 1991; Luton won 1-0. |
| 1 hour until KO | Ben White returns; Adebayo leads for Luton. |
| 1 hour 30 mins until KO | Arsenal has the best defensive record away from home in the league. |
| 2 hours until KO | Luton aims for back-to-back victories. Stay tuned for live updates. |
| Luton Town vs Arsenal Lineups |
|---|
| Luton Town Starting Lineup (3-4-3) |
| Kaminski (GK) — Osho, Mengi, Bell — Kabore, Mpanzu, Barkley, Doughty — Townsend, Brown, Adebayo. |
| Luton Town Subs (12) |
| To be confirmed. |
| Arsenal Starting Lineup (4-3-3, right to left) |
| Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko — Odegaard, Rice, Havertz — Saka, Gabriel Jesús, Martinelli. |
| Arsenal Subs (12) |
| To be confirmed. |
Guide on How to Watch Luton Town vs Arsenal Worldwide
For viewers in various regions, here’s the information on how to watch the Premier League match:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | — | Peacock |
| Canada | — | Fubo Canada |
| UK | — | Amazon Prime Video |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports | Disney+ Hotstar |
- USA: Stream the game on Peacock.
- Canada: All Premier League games are exclusively live-streamed on Fubo in Canada, offering a new FREE five-day trial for new subscribers.
- Australia: Fans in Australia can enjoy live and on-demand streaming of every match on Optus Sport.
- UK: Catch the match on Amazon Prime Video.
- India: Watch the game live on Star Sports or stream it on Disney+ Hotstar.”
