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Arsenal tops Luton with dramatic late goal from Declan Rice

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Arsenal tops Luton with dramatic late goal from Declan Rice
Arsenal tops Luton with dramatic late goal from Declan Rice

Arsenal extended their lead atop the Premier League standings to five points with a thrilling 4-3 victory away to Luton Town. The Gunners fought back from a second-half deficit to snatch all three points away from home. Record summer signing Declan Rice grabbed the game-winning goal with nearly the last kick of the match on the night.

Gunners rolling after Magpies defeat

After a controversial loss to Newcastle, Arsenal have now rattled off six consecutive wins in all competitions. Four of these victories have come in the English top flight. Luton, on the other hand, is now in danger of moving down to the drop zone. A midweek win by Everton would put the Hatters in the relegation area. The Toffees host Newcastle on Thursday, December 7th.

Keep track of how the game unfolded with updates between Arsenal and Luton down below.

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$130 million well spent!

Video of Rice's amazing game-winning goal:

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FINAL: Arsenal 4, Luton 3

Arsenal incredibly earns all three points on the night with a goal in the 97th minute of the match. Luton grabbed a 3-2 lead in the second half, but the Gunners fought back to extend their lead in the Premier League standings.

90' + 7' GOAL Arsenal

Declan Rice scores with seemingly the last play of the game! The midfielder latched on to an Odegaard cross into the box and sends a header into the bottom corner of the net.

Luton 3 - Arsenal 4

90' + 5' Arsenal denied corner kick

It looked like Kaminski carried the ball over the end line to give the Gunners a corner, but the referee gives the hosts a goal kick.

90' Six minutes of added time

Many won't want this game to end, but there will be six minutes of added time.

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88' Luton Substitutions

Giles and Clark enter the match as late substitutes as Luton tries to hold on at home.

87' Kaminski tips Havertz shot over bar

Havertz finds himself free right in front of goal, but the Luton keeper saves the header.

86' Arsenal pushing for a winner

The Gunners have had a vast majority of possession in the last 10 minutes so, but can't quite break down Luton again.

79' More VAR checks

Gabriel was seemingly pulled down by a Luton defender on a corner kick. Then Saka gets bundled over inside the Luton box a minute later. Nevertheless, both checks are complete. 

77' Trossard shot goes over the bar

Saka does brilliantly to create a goalscoring opportunity, but Trossard's deflected shot goes harmlessly over the bar.

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75' Odegaard stings Kaminski's gloves

Odegaard sends a hard shot towards goal but the Luton keeper makes the saves.

71' Mpanzu sends shot over bar

Luton's Mpanzu went for glory from some distance, but put his shot well over Raya's bar.

64' Substitutions

Luton makes three changes with Ogbene, Chong, and Morris all entering the game.

The visitors also introduce Trossard and Zinchenko as well.

60' GOAL Arsenal

This game! Arsenal levels the scoreline as Kai Havertz scores yet again. Jesus plays his teammate in on goal with a clever pass and the German calmly slots a shot into the net.

Luton 3 - Arsenal 3

57' GOAL - Luton

Luton have the lead thanks to a strike by Ross Barkley. Raya will want that one back, just like the last goal. Barkley's shot goes straight underneath the Arsenal goalkeeper and into the back of the net.

Luton 3 - Arsenal 2

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53' VAR check

There was a VAR review after Townsend collided with Kiwior at the edge of the Luton box. However, the check is complete with no further action.

49' GOAL - Luton

The hosts fight back once again to level the score. Raya jumps to collect the corner kick, but Adebayo gets head to the ball first to score.

Luton 2 - Arsenal 2

46' Back underway!

The second half starts from Kenilworth Road.

Gabriel's goal for Arsenal

Here's a clip of the goal just before halftime.

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HALFTIME

Arsenal takes a slim lead into the halftime break.

Luton 1 - Arsenal 2

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45' + 4' Raya makes save

Mengi takes a shot from long range that goes straight to Raya.

45' + 1' Yellow card - Jesus

The goalscorer picks up a yellow card just a minute after scoring due to a foul on Barkley.

45' GOAL Arsenal

Jesus gives the Gunners a lead once again just before the halftime break. White sends a perfect lofted cross towards the striker and Jesus heads it home from close range.

Luton 1 - Arsenal 2

44' Yellow Card - Barkley

Luton players keep committing fouls throughout this first half. Ross Barkley picks up a caution for a foul on Martinelli.

Luton level the scoreline

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33' Yellow Card - Brown

Luton's Jacob Brown has been shown a yellow card for a late challenge on Gabriel.

32' Martinelli has shot saved

Kaminski makes yet another save, this one on a Martinelli shot was probably the best so far.

27' Kaminski saves again

The Luton keeper makes another stop on a Jesus shot. The striker tried an attempt from a tough angle this time.

25' GOAL Luton

The hosts grab a goal of their own just minutes later as a header from Osho flies by a diving Raya.

Luton 1 - Arsenal 1

23' Kaminski saves Jesus shot

Jesus has a fairly tame effort saved by the Luton goalkeeper.

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20' GOAL Arsenal

The Gunners finally record a shot and it results in an opening goal for Martinelli. White starts the move with a quick throw in to Saka. The winger then finds Martinelli free in the middle of the box.

16' Arsenal not looking their best

The Gunners have failed to really put a string of passes together in the early stages of the game.

10' Luton holding strong so far

Arsenal has had plenty of possession, but can't quite break down Luton's defense so far.

5' Scrappy start to the match

Players from both sides have gone down after collisions early on. Martinelli is the latest. The winger seems to be good to continue though.

Kickoff!

Visiting Arsenal gets the game started in their changed kits.

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Saka reaches milestone

Despite being just 22, Bukayo Saka is set to play his 200th total match for Arsenal today.

Arsenal looking to extend Premier League lead

Arteta's group will be attempting to open a five-point cushion atop the table with a win today. Second-placed Liverpool does not play until tomorrow.

Luton Town reveals starting XI against Gunners

Manager Rob Edwards makes a host of changes to the team that was recently beaten by Brentford:

GK: Thomas Kaminski
RB: Issa Kabore
CB: Teden Mengi
CB: Gabriel Osho
LB: Amari'i Bell
LM: Alfie Doughty
DM: Pelly Mpanzu
CM: Ross Barkley
RM: Andros Townsend
FW: Elijah Adebayo
FW: Jacob Brown

Arsenal team news is in

Mikel Arteta has named a strong starting lineup for today:

GK: David Raya
RB: Ben White
CB: William Saliba
CB: Gabriel
LB: Jakub Kiwior
DM: Declan Rice
CM: Kai Havertz
CM: Martin Odegaard
RW: Bukayo Saka
LW: Gabriel Martinelli
CF: Gabriel Jesus

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