Arsenal beat Hull City 1-0 at Emirates Stadium on 7 November, according to Sky Sports' match report. Martin Odegaard converted after Noni Madueke's shot was saved, extending the defending champions' Premier League lead.
Odegaard finishes a move sparked by Madueke
Hull made Arsenal work for the opening goal. Sky Sports describes Elliot Stroud forcing David Raya into a full-stretch save, while Kai Havertz failed to finish a chance at the other end before the interval. The visitors kept the match level despite Arsenal's sustained pressure.
Madueke's effort finally drew a save from Konstantinos Tzolakis in the second half. Odegaard reacted to the rebound and scored, turning a contest that had remained goalless into a home win. Sky Sports also records a later opening for Madueke, but Hull cleared the loose ball off the line to keep the margin narrow.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports: “We need to praise our players for the way they go about every game”. His post-match remarks also acknowledged missed opportunities before Odegaard's breakthrough. The result depended on a single finish, even though Arsenal continued to attack after taking the lead.
Arsenal match their strongest league start
The Premier League's 7 November review puts Arsenal on 27 points after 10 matches, matching the club's previous best start. The league also records seven clean sheets over that opening run. Odegaard's goal was his third in the league this season, according to the same review.
SportsRivo checked its earlier Arsenal report against the new match accounts: Madueke scored the winner at Nottingham Forest, while his shot created the rebound for Odegaard against Hull. The comparison shows how the winger contributed to separate league wins through different final actions.
Title lead grows as Hull's run continues
- Sky Sports says Arsenal moved six points clear at the top after the result and Manchester City's defeat at Nottingham Forest.
- The Premier League reports that Hull's winless league run reached eight matches, although the club remained above the bottom three.
- Odegaard's finish added another league goal to the Arsenal captain's season tally, while the team preserved another clean sheet.
Newcastle trip is next on Arsenal's league schedule
The Premier League's published Arsenal fixture list schedules a trip to Newcastle United on 21 November. SportsRivo checked that listing against the completed Hull result; Newcastle is the club's next listed league opponent.
Source: Sky Sports