Arsenal Clinches Narrow Win Against Hull City with Odegaard's Late Goal

Arsenal achieved a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Hull City at the Emirates Stadium, with Martin Odegaard scoring the decisive goal in the 72nd minute. Despite dominating possession, Arsenal faced a tough challenge from Hull's disciplined defense. The win solidifies Arsenal's position at the top of the Premier League standings, with 27 points from their first ten matches. Read on for a detailed match report and analysis.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 7, 2026, 23:32 IST

Arsenal Triumphs Over Hull City

In a tense match at the Emirates Stadium on November 7, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 1-0 win against Hull City, thanks to a crucial goal from captain Martin Odegaard in the 72nd minute.

With Manchester City set to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Mikel Arteta's team aimed to widen their lead at the top of the Premier League. However, Hull City's organized defense posed significant challenges for the home side.

Despite dominating possession, Arsenal found it tough to penetrate Hull's solid defensive setup during the first half. Hull's goalkeeper, Konstantinos Tzolakis, made several key saves, keeping his team in the game.

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 72nd minute when Odegaard showcased his leadership by reacting swiftly to a rebound after Noni Madueke's shot from the right was deflected by Tzolakis. Odegaard seized the opportunity, scoring from close range.

Arsenal maintained control throughout the match, finishing with 66.9% possession and registering 21 shots, 10 of which were on target. Hull City managed seven attempts, with only two on target, failing to equalize.

To bolster their attacking options and secure the lead, manager Mikel Arteta brought on Viktor Gyokeres, Mikel Merino, and Eberechi Eze in the second half.

Ultimately, Arsenal held firm to claim all three points, reinforcing their position at the top of the Premier League table with 27 points from nine victories in their ten matches played so far.