Arsenal edge Hull City 1-0 to stay top of Premier League

Arsenal defeat Hull City 1-0 at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Hull City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, marking their fifth consecutive Premier League win.

Martin Odegaard scored the decisive goal in the 72nd minute, breaking a tightly contested match.

Hull City created an early chance when John Egan headed the ball toward goal within the first two minutes.

Arsenal dominated possession with 67 % and recorded 21 shots, generating an expected goals (xG) of 1.39. A VAR decision denied a penalty claim from Kai Havertz for off‑side.

The win leaves Arsenal at the summit of the Premier League after ten matches, holding a six‑point lead over Manchester City.

Arsenal remain top of the table, having narrowly defeated Hull City to maintain their lead.