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Odegaard Edges Arsenal Past Resolute Hull and Egan
Arsenal moved six points clear at the top after captain Martin Odegaard finished from close range following Noni Madueke’s saved effort.
On Saturday, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard scored in the 72nd minute to secure a 1-0 victory over Hull City at Emirates Stadium, keeping the Gunners atop the Premier League standings after 10 matches.
Newly-Promoted Hull City frustrated Arsenal's attack for over an hour with well-organized defensive play marshalled by Republic of Ireland defender John Egan, stifling the hosts' early opportunities.
Referee Farai Hallam reviewed a penalty claim before halftime after VAR detected a foul by Hull defender Nobel Mendy on Kai Havertz; officials ruled Havertz offside during the build-up, awarding a free-kick to Hull instead.
Arsenal's seventh clean sheet of the season extends their league-best defensive record, while the Gunners now hold a six-point lead atop the Premier League table with nine wins in 10 matches.
Arsenal enters the international break with momentum as Manager Mikel Arteta seeks to maintain form in the team's campaign to defend the Premier League title.