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

Arsenal 2-0 Luton Town: The Gunners move ahead of Liverpool after Martin Odegaard’s strike and Daiki Hashioka’s own goal

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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 16:35 · Mike Jones]

Early team news

Mikel Arteta may consider giving Bukayo Saka a rest after the fatigued winger was substituted against Manchester City. Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli were both fit enough to feature in that game, leaving Arteta with few injury concerns.

Luton, by contrast, have a long list of absentees and appeared to suffer yet more fitness woes against Spurs, with Reece Burke, Alfie Doughty and Tahith Chong all seemingly substituted with injuries.

[3 April 2024 16:30 · Mike Jones]

How to watch Arsenal vs Luton

Arsenal vs Luton is due to kick off at 7.30pm BST on Wednesday 3 April at the Emirates Stadium.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage on the channel from 6.30pm BST. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.

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[3 April 2024 16:07 · Mike Jones]

Good evening!

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Premier League action as Arsenal host Luton at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners impressed in a steadfast 0-0 draw against Manchester City at the weekend but must now look to capitalise on that performance by picking up all three points against the Hatters tonight. Mikel Arteta’s side head into the match second in the table but know that a win takes them back above Liverpool who only play tomorrow night.

City are also in action and could leapfrog Arsenal if the Gunners fail to win so there is plenty at stake at the top of the table. That’s also true of the bottom of the league.

Luton slipped into the relegation zone after their 2-1 defeat to Spurs but can draw level on points with Nottingham forest should they defeat the Gunners tonight. The reverse fixture was a close affair at Kenilworth Road so Rob Edwards’ side may be able to cause an upset.

We’ll have all the action, team news and latest updates throughout the night so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 7.30pm.