Arsenal maintained their dominance at the top of the Premier League table after securing a narrow 1-0 victory against Hull at the Emirates Stadium. The result moves Mikel Arteta’s side six points clear of Manchester City, providing a critical boost in the title race following a match marked by defensive resilience from the visitors.
The Gunners controlled possession from the opening whistle but struggled to break down Hull’s organized backline throughout the first half. Kai Havertz missed a golden opportunity after finding himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper, while at the other end, Arsenal shot-stopper David Raya was forced into a crucial save to keep the score level heading into the break.
Arsenal intensified their attacking pressure in the second half, eventually breaking the deadlock in the 72nd minute. After Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Zolakis parried a powerful strike from Noni Madueke, captain Martin Odegaard reacted fastest to pounce on the rebound and slot the ball into the net. Although the hosts had opportunities to extend their lead in the closing stages, the match concluded with the solitary goal sealing the points.
