Arsenal returns to the top of the Premier League table after thrashing Luton Town 2-0. Arsenal is one point ahead of Liverpool, who will be playing Sheffield United on Thursday night. Odegaard secured the Gunners’ first goal in the 24th minute, and Hashioka’s own goal sealed Arsenal’s win before the first half.
Merciless Arsenal Whips Struggling Luton
Arsenal welcomed the Hatters at Emirates on Wednesday night and secured a 2-0 win to climb to the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners managed to scrutinize the struggling Hatters in the first half after securing two goals. Martin Odegaard gave the host the first goal in the 24th minute to take control of the game. Kai Harvetz managed to give the captain a through pass, and Odegaard netted the first goal.
However, 20 minutes later, Arsenal secured their second goal after Smith Rowe’s strike led to Hoshioka’s own goal. Daiki Hashioka’s own goal completed the job before halftime, as Mikel Arteta’s men backed up a battling goalless draw with title rivals Manchester City to maintain their unbeaten top-flight record in 2024.
However, with the Gunners whipping over Luton Town, their close rivals, Liverpool, will be tackling Sheffield United on Thursday night. Arsenal’s 23/24 campaign looks promising, but the next week poses a strong test for the Gunners. Luton posed a little threat to North London after completing the match with only one shot on target.
The Hatters are three points away from relegation, despite their poor performance against the Gunners. Luton has completed 10 matches without a single win. The Gunners return to action at Brighton on Saturday evening ahead of next week’s European first leg with Bayern, while Luton’s quest for survival continues at home to Bournemouth.
The Tittle Quest
The Premier League table remains a quest to solve as the title race becomes tighter. Arsenal is now a single point ahead of Liverpool after beating struggling Luton 2-0 at the Emirates. However, Manchester City is following closely in the third position, a single point away from Arsenal and a tie with Liverpool each holding 67 points. However, the Reds have the advantage over both teams if they manage to win over Sheffield.
The Reds will welcome Sheffield United to Anfield to secure the position on Thursday evening. Liverpool have got the bit between their teeth after coming from behind to beat Brighton and back their relentless pressure to get the job done and get it done early against the division’s bottom side.