Arsenal remain Premier League 2026/27 toppers after Captain, Martin Odegaard, netted the winner in the top flight match against Hull City at Emirates Stadium on Saturday 7 November, 2026.
Mikel Arteta’s side struggled but could not find the breakthrough in the first half, but, in the second half Odegaard reacted fastest to strike the on the rebound in the 72nd minute to hand the home side maximum points.
The Norway international scored after an effort from Noni Madueke had been saved by Konstantinos Tzolakis, The Tigers Greek goalkeeper.
The defending champions almost found the second late on, but, Madueke was stopped by Tzolakis.
The victory against Hull City was the Gunners’ fifth back-to-back since suffering a shocking 0-3 defeat in the top flight encounter against Brighton and Hove Albion in September.
Second-placed, Manchester City, will be looking to reduce the point gap to Arsenal by the end of their game against Nottingham Forest at City Ground on Saturday.
Next for Arsenal and Hull City?
Arsenal and Hull City will play next in the Premier League. The Gunners will face Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Saturday 21 November, 2026 at 18:30 (WAT).
While, Hill City will lock horns with Brighton at MKM Stadium, Kingston upon Hull on Sunday 22 November, 2026 at 15:00 (WAT).
