Arsenal easily won 2-0 against Luton on Wednesday, taking Liverpool's place at the top of the Premier League table, leading in an exciting three-way race for the title.
Martin Odegaard, the captain of the Gunners, scored in the middle of the first half and an own goal just before halftime gave the home team an advantage.
The win moves Arsenal to 68 points, one point ahead of Liverpool, who will play against Sheffield United on Thursday.
The defending champions Manchester City, who played against fourth-placed Aston Villa on Wednesday, started the evening in third place, one point behind Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s team dominated ball possession at the beginning at the Emirates, but didn't create many clear opportunities in front of the eager crowd.
However, they broke the tie in the 24th minute with a great left-footed shot by Odegaard.
Emile Smith-Rowe, who hasn't been very active this season, stole the ball and passed to Odegaard, who then combined with Kai Havertz before scoring.
Arsenal extended their lead in the 44th minute with an own goal by Luton's defender Daiki Hashioka, who accidentally scored after good play on the left by Smith-Rowe.
The home team, playing with low intensity, had only three shots on goal in the first half but deserved their lead.
The majority of the second half was uneventful, although Luton started to become more active and look for a way to get back into the game.
Arteta brought in midfielder Declan Rice and forward Eddie Nketiah, and added Gabriel Martinelli with 15 minutes left to play.
Arsenal substitute Takehiro Tomiyasu made an attempt, but missed by a small margin, and Nketiah shot on goal in the closing minutes, forcing a save from the scrambling Thomas Kaminski.
They weren't able to score a third goal, but managed to finish the game without much trouble.
The Gunners, who haven't won the English championship since 2004, were leading for most of last season before losing steam as the end of the season approached.
But, by adding determination to their playing style, they have now won nine out of their last ten league matches, with the only hiccup being a goalless draw against City on Sunday.
Arsenal, who have only let in four goals in the 2024 league, will play against Brighton on Saturday before hosting Villa on April 14.
Luton's defeat leaves Rob Edwards’ team third from the bottom in the English top flight, three points away from safety, and facing potential relegation to the Championship.
In another match at 1830 GMT on Wednesday, Brentford drew 0-0 with Brighton.
On Sunday, Manchester City faced Arsenal in a highly-anticipated clash at the top of the Premier League, but it failed to meet expectations and ended in a 0-0 draw at the Etihad. failed Arsenal easily won 2-0 against struggling Luton on Wednesday, taking Liverpool's place at the top of the Premier League table, once again leading in an exciting three-way race for the title. Gunners captain Martin Odegaard opened the scoring midway through the first half and an own goal just before halftime gave the home […]
