Arsenal 1-0 Hull City: How the players rated
Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Hull City at the Emirates Stadium thanks to a late goal from Martin Odegaard. The match report highlights individual player performances, noting a struggle for the Gunners to break down a stubborn defense.
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Provides sports analysis and performance metrics for fans of the Premier League, reflecting the competitive landscape of the 2026 season.
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Arsenal reporter at Emirates Stadium Published 7 November 2026 Odegaard hits winner as Arsenal beat Hull to extend lead at top
Published 21 August Arsenal needed a late goal from Martin Odegaard to beat a stubborn Hull side at Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners, who thought they should have been awarded a penalty in the first half, looked like they would be frustrated by the Tigers before Odegaard followed up Noni Madueke's shot to tap in the winner.
Here's how I rated the players and you can see how you scored them below.
David Raya: A good save when Elliot Stroud drilled a low cross into the area. 6
Jurrien Timber: Not his best game in an Arsenal shirt. 5
Ezri Konsa: Another good performance, which is what is expected from him since signing for the Gunners. 7
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