Arsenal 1-0 Hull: Ødegaard breaks resistance to secure narrow win

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Martin Ødegaard scored a 72nd-minute winner as Arsenal overcame Hull 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium to maintain their strong start to the Premier League season.

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The captain reacted first after goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis saved Noni Madueke’s effort, converting the rebound to settle a contest that remained goalless deep into the second half.

Arsenal 1-0 Hull: Ødegaard finds the breakthrough

Hull had threatened early, with Elliot Stroud forcing David Raya into a save.

Arsenal also appealed for a first-half penalty when Kai Havertz was pulled by Nobel Mendy, but an offside decision against the forward meant the hosts were not awarded a spot-kick.

The breakthrough eventually came through Ødegaard. Tzolakis stopped Madueke at his near post, only for the Arsenal captain to reach the loose ball and finish.

Hull could not find an equaliser, leaving Arsenal with another three points and a clean sheet.

Arsenal reach 27 points

The victory takes Mikel Arteta’s side to 27 points from their opening 10 league games, with nine wins and one defeat.

Hull remain on 11 points. After keeping the score level for more than 70 minutes, the visitors left north London without a reward for their resistance.

Match	Result	Scorer
Arsenal vs Hull	1-0	Martin Ødegaard, 72 minutes

The decisive goal was covered in The Times’ live match commentary. Follow further results and reaction in our Premier League news.

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