The English Premier League leaders Arsenal had to dig very deep to beat Hull City today at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal started the match with high intensity of grabbing the lead in the first half but resolute defending by Hull City kept them abay.
The game became a one sided affair with Arsenal dictating the game but Hull City stood their grounds to end the first half goalless.
Arsenal started the second half with so much pressure on Hull for the first goal but the defense men of Hull stood well and defended with their lives. Odegaard broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute after Noni Madueke had force the Hull goalkeeper to spill a shot inside the 18 and Odegaard followed it up to tap the ball into the net. Arsenal now lead the Premier League by 6 points as Manchester City is yet to play against Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal have 27 points from 10 matches with Manchester City following with 21 points.
Story by Cecil Tagoe.
