Odegaard clinches Arsenal victory over resilient Hull City

Summarised from 7 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 7 Nov, 17:39 · Archive

Martin Odegaard scored in the 72nd minute to give Arsenal a 1-0 win over Hull and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.

Arsenal defeated Hull City 1-0 at Emirates Stadium, with Martin Odegaard scoring the decisive goal in the 72nd minute. The goal came after Odegaard reacted quickest to convert a rebound when goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis had saved from Noni Madueke's shot. The victory extends Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to six points over Manchester City.

Hull defended resolutely throughout the match and made the brighter start, forcing David Raya into a fine save from Elliot Stroud early on. Arsenal, the defending champions, struggled to create clear openings for much of the contest and lacked cutting edge in the first half. Kai Havertz wasted a one-on-one chance and Christos Tzolis spurned opportunities for the hosts.

Arsenal thought they should have been awarded a penalty just before half-time when Kai Havertz's shirt was pulled by Nobel Mendy in the box. Referee Farai Hallam was sent to the pitchside monitor to review the incident, but VAR adjudged Havertz to have been offside, and no penalty was given. This decision could have been the major talking point from the match, coming a week after Arsenal escaped a similar incident against Liverpool.

Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic had selected a bold 5-3-2 formation, with Mohamed-Ali Cho alongside Oli McBurnie, promising beforehand that his side would go on the front foot. Despite their efforts, Hull remain without a league win since August and have not beaten Arsenal in 14 attempts since winning on their first visit to Emirates Stadium in 2008.

Arsenal stepped up the intensity in the second half and eventually made the breakthrough through Odegaard. This was Odegaard's fifth goal of the season and his first since a run of four goals in five games between August and September. The goal was enough to ensure Arsenal will go into the international break with a healthy lead.

Defensively, Arsenal remained solid throughout, recording their seventh clean sheet in 10 Premier League games. Their centre-back pairing of Gabriel and Ezri Konsa excelled, with Konsa making a crucial block to deflect Mohamed Cho's shot wide as Hull broke into the box. The victory sees Arsenal match their record tally of 27 points from their opening ten games, with Manchester City to face Nottingham Forest next before the two sides meet again after the international break.

How it is being reported

• Mikel Arteta identifies two missing elements that can raise Arsenal’s levelArsenal 1-0 Hull: The Gunners’ manager called for more pragmatism and chaos after Martin Odegaard’s goal secured a familier scoreline for ArsenalIndependent Sport · 7 Nov, 19:06
• Theo Walcott singles out ‘frustrating’ Arsenal star after Hull City winTheo Walcott says Noni Madueke is playing with ‘freedom’ at Arsenal (Getty) Theo Walcott has praised Noni Madueke after Arsenal ’s 1-0 win over Hull City and believes the winger has now earned the trust of his Gunners teammates. Arsenal endured a frustrating afternoon at the Emirates Stadium and…Metro · 7 Nov, 18:26
• Odegaard earns Arsenal narrow win over Hull to extend gap at the topFREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Arsenal’s match against Hull in the Premier League.Sky Sports · 7 Nov, 17:16
• Arsenal player ratings vs Hull: 8/10 masterclass in jittery Gunners victoryGunners moved six points clear at top of Premier League tableEvening Standard · 7 Nov, 17:03
• Martin Ødegaard extends Arsenal lead at top with winner to break Hull resistanceAs most Arsenal supporters would testify, patience is a virtue. They needed plenty during the 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions and Mikel Arteta’s side certainly had to retain their composure as they tried to break down a dogged Hull side. They had not beaten Arsenal in 14 attempts since winning on their first visit to this ground in 2008. But with 20 minutes still to play, there was still every chance that Sergej Jakirovic’s team could have pulled off one of the shocks of the season. Arsenal had already been denied a penalty just before half-time for a shirt pull on Kai…The Guardian · 7 Nov, 17:02
• Goal caps eye-catching Odegaard display - player ratings for Arsenal v HullHow Arsenal and Hull City's players rated following their Premier League match at Emirates Stadium.BBC Sport · 7 Nov, 17:00
• Odegaard clinches Arsenal win over stubborn HullMartin Odegaard's goal clinched a 1-0 win over Hull to send Arsenal six points clear at the top of the Premier League table.Sky Sports · 7 Nov, 17:00
• Martin Odegaard spares Arsenal's blushes as champions narrowly avoid Hull City slip-upARSENAL 1-0 HULL CITY: Martin Odegaard spared the Premier League champions' blushes against Hull to help the Gunners extend their advantage at the top of the tableMirror Sport · 7 Nov, 16:55

In this story: Arsenal · Hull City · Martin Odegaard · Mikel Arteta · Emirates Stadium · Premier League · Manchester City · Sergej Jakirovic

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