Declan Rice saved Arsenal's top 1 spot with a late header

In a thrilling encounter at Kenilworth Road, Arsenal secured a sensational 4-3 victory against Luton, with Declan Rice's headed goal in the seventh minute of stoppage time sealing the win. Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, described it as a "special night" and praised his team's resilience, character, and quality. The match saw ups and downs, including Ross Barkley putting Luton 3-2 up early in the second half, but Kai Havertz and Rice's late heroics secured Arsenal's win. Arteta acknowledged the challenging atmosphere created by Luton and emphasized the team's determination to win every game. Despite questions about goalkeeper David Raya's performance, Arteta focused on the team's overall response and expressed satisfaction with their effort. Luton's manager, Rob Edwards, expressed pride in his team's performance, emphasizing the positive aspects despite the heartbreaking conclusion.