Arsenal vs Luton LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Gunners go top with win over Hatters

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Arsenal returned to the summit of the Premier League with a confident and comfortable display at the Emirates Stadium as they defeated Luton 2-0 in this midweek clash.

For the start Arsenal look in control, passing the ball slickly despite manager Mikel Arteta making five changes and leaving Bukayo Saka out of the matchday squad. Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard combined for the opener with the German squaring a pass to his captain who drilled home with 24 minutes on the clock.

The second came just before half-time and was slightly fortuitous. Emile Smith Rowe darting in from the left pulled a pass back that struck Daiki Hashioka and finished in the back of the net.

There were no nerves from the Gunners in the second half. The managed the game brilliantly, kept Luton’s chances to a minimum and secured all three points.

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Arsenal vs Luton LIVE

• Calm win over Luton shows how Mikel Arteta has learned from Arsenal’s previous title challenge
• Arsenal defeated Luton in the Premier League and moved back to top of the table
• 44’ GOAL! - Hashioka deflects the ball into his own net (ARS 2-0 LUT)
• 41’ SAVE! - Havertz’s shot is parried away by Kaminski (ARS 1-0 LUT)
• 34’ SAVE! - Kaminski denies Smith Rowe from close range (ARS 1-0 LUT)
• 24’ GOAL! - Odegaard drills Arsenal ahead (ARS 1-0 LUT)

[3 April 2024 20:05 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 1-0 Luton

34 mins: Chance! Thomas Kaminski denies Emile Smith Rowe from close range.

Martin Odegaard receives the ball on the edge of the box before slipping it through to Smith Rowe. He shoots with his first touch and forces Kaminski to dive across to his left to keep out the effort.

[3 April 2024 20:03 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 1-0 Luton

33 mins: Luton are seeing more possession now as the urgency seems to have been eroded from Arsenal’s play. Fred Onyedinma attempts to sneak into the box from the right but can’t control the ball and Gabriel clears the danger.

[3 April 2024 20:00 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 1-0 Luton

30 mins: Alfie Doughty gets the ball in an advanced position but there are none of his teammates inside the box. Luton’s formation sets them up deep and they’ve got to work to get up the pitch.

When the cross comes in the Gunners clear it without issue.

[3 April 2024 19:58 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 1-0 Luton

27 mins: Carlton Morris makes David Raya work as Luton almost strike back immediately. He turns a cross straight into the arms of the Arsenal goalkeeper but it’s a good response from the visitors.

[3 April 2024 19:55 · Mike Jones]

GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Luton (Odegaard, 24’)

24 mins: There’s the opener!

A square ball in midfield sees Mpanzu bullied off the ball by Emile Smith Rowe. He sends it up to Kai Havertz who brings it to the edge of the box before slipping a pass across to Martin Odegaard.

Odegaard sets himself then drills the shot into the bottom corner!

[3 April 2024 19:53 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 0-0 Luton

24 mins: Leandro Trossard looks the hungriest to score for Arsenal. Firstly he creates a chance for Havertz with a dart down the left before picking out the forward with a cross.

When that attack falls apart he intercepts a pass and shoots from the left side of the area only for his effort to get blocked.

[3 April 2024 19:51 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 0-0 Luton

21 mins: The Gunners have had 80% possession over the opening 20 minutes or so but they’ve yet to create a truly good chance at goal yet.

Players such as Smith Rowe, Partey and Nelson are finding their feet after a lack of gametime.

[3 April 2024 19:48 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 0-0 Luton

18 mins: Ross Barkley does brilliantly on Luton’s left wing. He holds the ball up to draw in a couple of the Arsenal defenders before slotting a pass through to Jordan Clark.

He strides towards the box and looks for a cutback but the pass hits a red shirt and Arsenal run it away.

[3 April 2024 19:44 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 0-0 Luton

15 mins: Havertz and Trossard combine on the left side of the pitch to bring the ball into the penalty area. It’s squared across to Emile Smith Rowe who just can’t control the ball on his way through the gap between the central defenders.

A good touch there and he’s in on goal.

[3 April 2024 19:42 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 0-0 Luton

12 mins: Issa Kabore is playing on the left side of defence for Luton tonight and takes no chance when the ball comes over the top towards Reiss Nelson. He smokes it out of play and lets his teammates get back into formation to defend the throw in.

As a Muslim Kabore is fasting for Ramadam. The teams agreed before the match that he would be allowed a drink and a quick bite to eat at sunset so he jogs off to the side of the pitch to do so.

Less than a minute later, play is back underway.