Arsenal have secured another important Premier League victory after beating Hull City 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Martin Ødegaard scored the only goal of the game in the second half as Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to break down a stubborn Hull defence.
The result extends Arsenal’s advantage at the top of the Premier League table to six points, although their performance was far from convincing.
Hull Frustrate Arsenal in the First Half
Arsenal dominated possession from the opening minutes but struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against a well-organised Hull side.
Kai Havertz wasted a good one-on-one opportunity, while Christos Tzolis also failed to make the most of his chances.
Hull, meanwhile, remained dangerous on the counterattack and nearly punished the hosts when Elliot Stroud forced David Raya into an important save.
Arsenal also thought they should have received a penalty after Havertz’s shirt was pulled inside the box, but VAR ruled the forward offside.
Ødegaard Breaks Hull’s Resistance
The Gunners returned from the break with greater urgency as they continued searching for the breakthrough.
Noni Madueke came close to opening the scoring, but Konstantinos Tzolakis saved his effort.
However, the rebound fell perfectly for Ødegaard, who reacted quickest to turn the ball into the net in the 72nd minute.
It was the breakthrough Arsenal desperately needed after struggling for much of the afternoon.
Arsenal Maintain Their Title Charge
Hull attempted to find an equaliser but Arsenal managed the closing stages to secure all three points.
It was not the most impressive performance from Arteta’s side, but the result was ultimately what mattered.
With Manchester City subsequently losing to Nottingham Forest, Arsenal strengthened their position at the top of the table.
The Gunners continue to collect important points, even when their performances leave plenty of room for improvement.
