Premier League: Arsenal 2-0 Luton Town 10 rounds unbeaten with 35 goals and 1 point advantage to reach the top Japan international own
In a key match in the 31st round of the English Premier League that ended in the early morning of April 4, Beijing time, Arsenal swept promoted Luton Town 2-0 at home. In the first half, Kai Havertz set up Odegaard to break the deadlock, before Smith Rowe created an own goal by Daiki Hashioka. In the second half, neither side scored again, and the Gunners managed to maintain a two-goal advantage until the end.
After winning this campaign, Arsenal was unbeaten in 10 rounds of the league (9 wins, 1 draw), scored 35 goals and conceded only 4 goals, and accumulated 68 points after 30 rounds, temporarily overtaking Liverpool, which was not played in this round, and temporarily led the standings with a one-point advantage. Luton, on the other hand, are third from bottom in the table with just 22 points after 31 games.
【Key Focus】
In the 24th minute, Smith Rowe broke the ball and passed to Havertz, who crossed in front of goal to provide an assist, and Odegaard volleyed home unmarked to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead.
In the 44th minute, Smith Rowe crossed past the goalkeeper in the penalty area, and Taiki Hashioka followed Nelson to make an own goal, and Arsenal led 2-0.
【Wonderful Playback】
In the 8th minute, Ben White sent in a cross from the bottom and Kaminski lifted the ball off the line.
In the 21st minute, Smith Rowe volleyed at the top of the arc and Kaminski confiscated the ball.
In the 34th minute, Odegaard made a clever pass, and Smith Roy's shot in front of the goal was saved by the goalkeeper.
In the 66th minute, Kai Havertz fell to the ground and the referee whistled for a fake fall and showed a yellow card.
In the 80th minute, Kenhiro Tomiyasu shot in front of the penalty area, and the ball was deflected out of the goal.
In the 85th minute, Smith Rowe was substituted and the fans applauded.
【Player Rating】
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【Lineup】
Arsenal starters: 22-Raya, 4-Ben White, 2-Saliba, 6-Gabriel, 35-Zinchenko (74'18-Tomiyasu), 5-Thomas (66'41-Rice), 8-Odegaard, 10-Smith Rowe (85'20-Jorginho), 24-Nelson (74'11-Martinelli), 19-Trossard, 29-Havertz (66'14-Nketiah)
Luton starters: 24-Kaminski, 12-Kabore, 15-Mengi, 32-Onyeddima (74'10-Woodrow), 45-Doughty, 6-Barkley, 17-Mpanzu (53'14-Chen Dayi), 18-Jordan Clark, 30-Townsend (81'8-Luke Berry), 27-Daiki Hashioka, 9-Carlton Morris