Luton vs Arsenal – Premier League: David Raya error allows Hatters to equalise for a second time thanks to Elijah Adebayo after Gabriel Jesus had given visitors lead again

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Havertz squares it up again

Arsenal are making it scrappy now too and it comes from a long ball towards Gabriel jesus who does really well.

He pokes it back to Havertz, who gets away from Osho and squares us up once again.

Three changes for Luton too, with Morris, Ogbene, and Chong on for Townsend, Adebayo and Brown going off.

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GOAL! Luton 3-3 Arsenal

WHAT IS HAPPENING?! KAI HAVERTZ!

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Another HUGE David Raya error

David Raya has had an absolute nightmare. What is he doing?!

Luton have been fantastic here. They spread the ball well and Townsend plays it wide as he looks to shoot.

Barkley gets the ball out his feed and shoots low, but Raya should absolutely save it. A horror moment.

Now they are truly in dreamland!

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GOAL! Luton 3-2 Arsenal

There’s been a penalty check for Arsenal with Havertz going down under a tackle from Townsend. It takes a while but it’s cleared. The right decision for me.

OH MY WORD!!!!! ROSS BARKLEY!!!!!

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Adebayo squares it up again

It’s another corner and Adebayo scores this time!

Raya comes for it and gets nowhere near it. The forward loses Rice and heads home.

Both goals from corners and Luton are in dreamland to be honest.

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Full time – Wolves 1-0 Burnley

Full time at Molineux and Wolves have got the job done over Burnley.

It wasn’t great but the hosts move up to 12th. Burnley disappoint after their big win at the weekend.

Hwang’s goal the diffrence.

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Second half underway

We’re back underway between Arsenal and Luton.

Wolves versus Burnley is into stoppage time. Three minutes of it.

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Wolves holding on against Burnley

Wolves are still leading against Bunley thanks to Hwang’s first half goal.

Burnely’s latest effort comes from a free kick but it’s deflected over.

Would be a really disappointing result for Burnley on the back of Saturday, this.

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Half time – Luton 1-2 Arsenal

Another corner for Luton now and they will fancy their chances.

Saliba clears this time. Deep into five minutes of stoppage time now.

Mengi shoots from distance as the ball comes back out but it’s easy for Raya.

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Jesus restores Arsenal’s lead

Arsenal are back aheaf and this is all about Ben White.

He comes forward on the right, plays a neat one-two with Saka and beats his man before getting his cross in.

The Luton defenders are sleeping and Gabriel Jesus is there to head into the back of the net from just yardds out.

He’s booked after for fouling Barkley but he’ll take it with the goal.

The game of the Gabriels!

LUTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal scores the team's second goal as Thomas Kaminski of Luton Town fails to make a save during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Arsenal's Brazilian striker #09 Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the English Premier League football match between Luton Town and Arsenal at Kenilworth Road in Luton, north of London on December 5, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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GOAL! Luton 1-2 Arsenal

Kabore has just had to pause in the run up to take a throw because Arteta was in his way giving instructions. Mental dugout ettiquette, that bloke.

Martinelli is down… and again after a foul from Barkley, who is booked for an incredibly late tackle.

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Arsenal penalty appeal turned down

Saka, for the first time since the leveller, gets the chance to run on the right and shoots. Kaminski saves but the effort would have beaten worse keepers

The corner is cleared at the near post at the second attempt, but Adebayo heads the ball onto his own hand. Calls for a penalty, but nothing going.

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The hosts still coming forward

Arsenal have to do it all over again then in a really tough atmosphere.

This hasn’t been one for the purists but it’s a proper fight.

Adebayo wins a free kick in Arsenal’s half under pressure from Saliba and the hosts again will stick it in the box. Anyw chance they can.

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They win the initial header but Arsenal clear on the knockdown.

Arteta’s side probably want half time, to be honest.

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Luton on top

Wolves versus Burnley is back underway, by the way.

Kiwior fouls Townsend and Luton have the chance to put another ball into the box. Playing them at Kenilworth Road is just not easy.

It comes to nothing but the newly-promoted team are on top right now.

Big save from Kaminski to deny Martinelli a second, though!

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Osho heads Luton level

One set piece for Luton and it’s Gabriel Osho!

Doughty’s cross, and Osho loses his man to equalise. Simple as that.

Mikel Arteta will be absolutely fuming.

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GOAL! Luton 1-1 Arsenal

WELL! THIS WAS NOT IN THE SCRIPT!

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Martinelli puts Arsenal ahead

Arsenal are ahead and it’s Luton causing themselves issues.

A passback is misp-palced by Osho and Kaminski has to clear for a throw to stop a corner.

Jesus takes the throw quickly and Luton aren’t ready. Saka comes inside from the right and feeds Martinelli, who finishes into the back of the net. Ruthless.

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli (centre) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with Gabriel Jesus (left) and team-mates during the Premier League match at Kenilworth Road, Luton. Picture date: Tuesday December 5, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Luton. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
LUTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal scores the team's first goal whilst under pressure from Teden Mengi of Luton Town during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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GOAL! Luton 0-1 Arsenal

More jeers from the home fans as Ben White mis-reads a pass.

The home fans really are the 12th man here. On top of absolutely everything.

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No shots on target for either side

The Hatters are coming into it a bit now with Brown getting one or two good crosses in from the left.

Still no shots on target for either side so far.

A little side fact, Mikel Arteta and Rob Edwards did their coaching badges together. Arteta described his opposing number as a ‘special person’ in the build-up to the game.

Wolves vs Burnley is back underway.

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Luton standing firm

Frustration from Luton fans as Saka this time goes down under pressure from Doughty. It’s a foul, he goes through the back of him.

Luton are doing well here though. No clear cut chances for the visitors so far.

Kai Havertz is receiving some praise from Arsenal fans… who are ironically singing the ‘£60m down the drain’ song!

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Pressure from Arsenal

A bit of a worry for Arsenal with Martinelli down after a knee in the back, but he’s fine to carry on for now. Luton’s free kick is cleared before their fans jeer an attempted long pass from Odegaard which runs out of play. Brown then does the same at the other end.

Kiwior seems to be the one inverting for Arsenal rather than White.

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Half time – Wolves 1-0 Burnley

Vincent Kompany’s side will be kicking themselves at the break having gifted the hosts an opener.

They can take solice in their performance in the first half but that wil count for nothing if they don’t hit back in the next 45.

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Arsenal start positively

The game is settling into the pattern you’d expect early doors with Arsenal dominating the ball.

Rice sticks in a free kick for Arsenal after Kabore fouls Martinelli but Luton clear.

‘We are top of the league,’ sing Gunners fans.

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Kick off! Luton vs Arsenal

In all that the teams have made their ways out onto the field at Kenilwoeth Road and we are underway in that one!

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GOAL! Wolves 1-0 Burnley

Well Burnley have been the better side here but Wolves take the lead through Hwang!

The South Korean is in fine form and has notched his eighth of the season. Berge gives it away as Burnley try and play out, and Cunha picks up the ball in the box.

He shows great composure to feed Hwang, who wasn’t missing his opportunity and slots past Trafford to put his side ahead.

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Hwang Hee-Chan celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Tuesday December 5, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wolves. Photo credit should read: Nigel French/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
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Five minutes until kick off at Kenilworth Road

Anyway, there are five minutes until kick off in tonight’s feature game between Luton and Arsenal.

The warm-ups are done and the teams will be out soon.

Can Luton pull off a shock?

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Koleosho goes off injured for Burnley

Bad news for Burnley. Koleosho has been unable to run off an earleir knock and is replaced by Gudmundsson.

He hurt what looked to be his left knee in a challenge with Bueno earlier on and that is an annoyance for Vincent Kompany.

Some double save from Bentley after that, first from Rodriguez – who should probably score – after Gomes loses it, and then from Brownhill on the volley.

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Game at Molineux coming to life

The game as Molineux has picked up massively since the last update and Wolves have almost opened the scoring, again through Sarabia, with Trafford alert to tip Sarabia’s effoprt over.

Burnley have been the better side though, with Koleosho causing problems down the left.

Srabaia has just met Semedo’s and skied it on the half-volley. The best chance of the game.

Koleosho has been down hurt but is alright to carry on.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - December 5, 2023 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha in action with Burnley's Josh Brownhill Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS.
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Slow start in the early kick off

The Wolves fans are in good voice at Molineux but there little to report regarding chances.

Wolves have had one or two chances on the break with Sarabia the focus to far, firstly failing to release the ball for a good opportunity over the top before almost reaching a long ball over the top.

Neither team has settled so far, but Burnely are getting going as I write…

Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford claims the ball ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pablo Sarabia during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Tuesday December 5, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Wolves. Photo credit should read: Nigel French/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
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Saka 200

And Saka will have a special kit tonight to commemorate his 200th appearance.

LUTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: A detailed view of the match shirt of Bukayo Saka in the dressing room, featuring the inscription of "200" on the inside of the neck collar in recognition of his 200th Appearance for Arsenal, prior to the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
LUTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: A detailed view of the match shirt of Bukayo Saka in the dressing room, featuring the inscription of "200" on the inside of the neck collar in recognition of his 200th Appearance for Arsenal, prior to the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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Henry praises Arteta

It would be rude not to outline some of Thierry Henry’s words while he covers Arsenal for UK fans.

He’s praised Edu for sticking through Arteta during an original rough patch. Now, they truly are back among England’s elite and here to stay.

I think Mikel Arteta would have had the sack at another club. But Edu has stood by the coach and has started to put that in motion, the family class and fight. That was Arsenal all day long.

This is what they told me. We are family, we have clas and we have fight. In a good way. I can relate to this team, I used to talk to the boss and say I can’t relate to that Arsenal team. I’m an Arsenal fan and I couldn’t relate to that team.

LUTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Amazon Prime Video Presenter Gabby Logan speaks with TV Pundit and Former Footballer Thierry Henry and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, prior to the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
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Saka to make 200th Arsenal appearance

Bukayo Saka starts for Arsenal again tonight and the match at Kenilworth Road will mark his 200th in a Gunners shirt.

Having joined the club aged seven, he made his debut in November 2018 and hasn’t look back since.

46 goals, and FA Cup, two England Player of the Year awards and a whole lot more to come, I’d imagine.

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Kick off – Wolves vs Burnley

Our first game of the week is underway in the Midlands.

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‘It’s too soon to be talking about the title’

Arsenal sporting director, Edu, has been speaking on Amazon about Arsenal’s title chances.

Well, he was asked about them at least.

I think we’re doing very well. I see the players with a lot of confidence, I see Mikel in the right place, I see our squad in a very good way and I see the balance in the squad too.

I think it’s quite soon to be talking about those things because so many things can happen between now and the end of the season. The most important thing is to be how we are at the moment. Concentrate on performances, and see how we’re going to finish.

Another Arsenal legend is on punditry, too…

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Arsenal team to face Luton

The Arsenal team is pretty much as you’d expect, bar maybe Kiwior getting the nod over Zinchenko at left back. Maybe we can expect White to invert.

Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Rice, Odegaard, Havertz, Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.

Subs: Ramsdale, Soares, Walters, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Elneny, Nketiah, Nelson, Trossard.

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Luton team to face Arsenal

Team news is in then for the game at Kenilworth Road, and the main news from the home team’s line-up is that captain Tom Lockyer has NOT made the game.

And top scorer Carlton Morris is on the bench!

Kaminski, Kabore, Mengi, Osho, Bell, Doughty, Mpanzu, Barkely, Townsend, Adebayo, Brown.

Subs: Krul, Ogbene, Berry, Morris, Chong, Clark, Giles, Johnson, Nelson.

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Burnley make their mark

Burnley will feel as if they have finally arrived in the Premier League this season with their 5-0 dismantiling of Sheffiled United.

Vincent Kompany’s side were predicted by many to be the dark horses this season, but that hadn’t materialised until the weekend. Getting the monkey off their back regarding their home form will be a big psychological barrier lifted, and they may feel that their season starts now.

We’ll see what they’ve got against Wolves tonight.

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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Burnley's manager Vincent Kompany looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley FC at Molineux on December 05, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)
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Wolves aiming to bounce back

Here’s some footage of Wolves arriving, too.

Gary O’Neil’s side are looking to get back to winning ways agaisnt Burnley, with kick off scheduled for roughtly half an hour’s time.

Having lost to Arsenal at the weekend, Wolves could leapfrog Crystal Palace into 12th at least temporarily as they look to keep moving forwards after a tough start to the season.

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Arsenal arrive

Luton fans will have got and will get this a lot this season but rocking up to Kenilworth Road is probably a culture shock for Arsenal.

A small, tight ground, and the fans will make their ways through back gardens to ge to the away end – yes, really.

Rob Edwards’s side haven’t been great on the road this season but at home they know they can give anyone a game by making proceesings, let’s say interesting.

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Do Arsenal need a striker?

Arsenal may be top of the league but they’re playing very differently to last season.

Rather than being completely free-flowing in attack, they have shored things up at the back. They have the best defensive numbers of any team, conceding just 11 goals in 14 games, but have scored 29 goals so far, bettered by four teams.

Their top scorers are Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah with five each, and the notable gap in their team appears to be up front.

But one wonders if they need a striker. My colleague Sam Brookes has crunched some of the numbers and given one view on if they need to bring in a new No 9 to maintain a solid title charge this season.

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Arsenal looking to go five clear

Anyhoo. Arsenal, playing on the first day of the gameweek and before any of their positional rivals, could go five points clear at the top of the league tonight – five!

A win would see them extend their lead over Liverpool and Manchester City before they face Sheffield United and Aston Villa respectively later on in the week.

One wonders if they can keep up their challenge in the title race this season. You’d expect a good win tonight, but Luton have made it difficult for teams as Kenilworth Road this season, Liverpool included.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on December 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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Burnley team to face Wolves

For Burnley, Jordan Beyer (FPL legend – if you know, you know) is suspended, with Sander Berge and Josh Brownhill continuing their ever-improving partnership.

Trafford, Vitinho, O’Shea, Ekdal, Taylor, Bruun Larsen, Berge, Brownhill, Koleosho, Rodriguez, Amdouni.

Subs: Muric, Delcroix, Al Dakhil, Redmond, Gundmundsson, Ramsey, Odobert, Tredor, Zaroury.

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Wolves team to face Burnley

Team news is in for the first game of the night, and we will start with hosts Wolves, who welcome the returns of Joao Gomes and Mario Lemina but are without Jose Sa.

Bentley, Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Toti, H. Bueno, Gomes, Lemina, Sarabia, Hwang, Cunha.

Subs: King, Doherty, S. Bueno, Traore, Silva, Kalajdzic, Doyle, Bellegarde, Chirewa.

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Hello!

Good evening one and all and welcome to Mail Sport’s coverage of this evening’s Premier League fixtures.

We have two matches tonight, Wolves versus Burnley at 7:30 and Luton versus Arsenal at 8:15. Who doesn’t love a weekend round of games?

We’ll be focusing on the game at Kenilworth Road tonight but with the first game kicking off 45 minutes prior we’ll bring you updates from that one too.

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: (L) Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the 1st Arsenal goal with (R) Martin Odegaardduring the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on December 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Key Updates

  • Another HUGE David Raya error

  • GOAL! Luton 3-2 Arsenal

  • Adebayo squares it up again

  • GOAL! Luton 2-2 Arsenal

  • Jesus restores Arsenal’s lead

  • GOAL! Luton 1-2 Arsenal

  • Osho heads Luton level

  • GOAL! Luton 1-1 Arsenal

  • Martinelli puts Arsenal ahead

  • GOAL! Luton 0-1 Arsenal

  • GOAL! Wolves 1-0 Burnley

  • ‘It’s too soon to be talking about the title’

  • Arsenal team to face Luton

  • Arsenal looking to go five clear



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