Ødegaard strike gives Arsenal late win over Hull

Arsenal (ARS Arsenal 1 HUL Hull 0) secured a 1‑0 home win over Hull City on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium, with Martin Ødegaard’s late strike earning the Gunners three points and keeping them atop the Premier League; the match, billed as Futbol’s clash of Los Gunners and the combative Tigres, proved a hard‑earned victory.

Arsenal had to work harder than expected to maintain their Premier League lead. Mikel Arteta’s side faced a well‑organised Hull City that pressed intensely from the first minute. The Gunners enjoyed greater possession but lacked the precision to create clear chances. Kai Havertz was involved in a controversial area incident before half‑time that was ruled offside rather than a penalty.

Decisive goal and missed chances

Hull kept a physical approach, closing down Arsenal’s routes to goal and forcing alternatives. With fifteen minutes remaining the visitors’ resistance finally gave way. Noni Madueke struck a shot that Konstantinos Tzolakis saved, the rebound falling to Martin Ødegaard who tapped it home.

The Norwegian captain’s finish came after a defensive deflection and secured the 1‑0 win. Hull City continued to press for an equaliser, leaving gaps that Arsenal tried to exploit. Madueke later received a perfect heel‑pass from Mikel Merino but failed to find the net.

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League impact and upcoming fixtures

The Gunners controlled the final minutes, denying Hull any chance to level. The match ended in a hard‑won but valuable three points for Arteta’s side. In German reports Ødegaard’s goal was described as the match‑winner in a classic work‑win. Arsenal’s defence has conceded only five goals, the best record in the league.

Goalkeeper David Raya has kept clean sheets in his last four appearances. Before Manchester City’s trip to Nottingham Forest, Arsenal sit six points clear of their nearest rival. The victory extended Arsenal’s lead over Manchester City to six points. Later that day Manchester City travel to Nottingham Forest.

Jurriën Timber started the match for Arsenal. Hull’s threat came through Elliot Stroud, whose effort was saved by David Raya. The Dutch report noted Arsenal opened strongly before slipping back. After the break Hull held firm, with Noni Madueke causing problems for the visitors.