Arsenal maintained their place at the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Hull City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Captain Martin Ødegaard scored the winner in the 72nd minute, taking Arsenal’s tally to 27 points from 10 matches.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 7: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal scoring the opening goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Arsenal FC and Hull City at Emirates Stadium on November 7, 2026 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
The Norwegian midfielder reacted quickest to a rebound after Noni Madueke’s effort was saved by Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis, finishing from close range to break the deadlock.
Arsenal dominated possession but struggled to break down a well-organised Hull defence in the first half.
The visitors also threatened, with John Egan heading narrowly wide before Elliot Stroud was denied by David Raya.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 07: Gabriel of Arsenal is challenged by Tim Iroegbunam of Hull City during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Arsenal FC and Hull City at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Arsenal thought they had won a penalty after Kai Havertz was pulled back in the box, but a VAR review overturned the decision after the German was ruled offside in the build-up.
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Mikel Arteta’s side increased the pressure after the break, with Tzolakis producing another important save to deny Madueke before Ødegaard found the breakthrough.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 07: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal is challenged by Tim Iroegbunam of Hull City during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Arsenal FC and Hull City at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Hull pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages, but Arsenal held on to claim their ninth league win of the campaign and maintain their position at the summit.
