According to a report by BBC Sport on Saturday November 7, 2026, Arsenal secured a narrow Premier League victory over Hull City at the Emirates Stadium, with Martin Ødegaard scoring the decisive second-half goal after the visitors frustrated their hosts throughout.

The Gunners dominated possession from the opening minutes, patiently moving the ball around while searching for opportunities. Hull remained organised defensively, although John Egan threatened early with a header that narrowly missed.

David Raya was called into action in the 19th minute, producing an important save to deny Elliot Stroud. Arsenal responded through Declan Rice, whose efforts tested goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis.

Rice came particularly close before halftime, but Tzolakis produced another excellent save to prevent the midfielder from breaking the deadlock. Arsenal also appealed unsuccessfully for a penalty following Havertz's challenge.

VAR reviewed Mendy's shirt-pulling incident involving Havertz but ruled against awarding a spot kick because the German forward was offside. Both teams entered halftime without finding the breakthrough.

Arsenal increased their attacking pressure after the restart, with Bruno Guimarães testing Hull's defence from distance. Noni Madueke also threatened, but Tzolakis continued producing important saves to keep the visitors level.

Arteta introduced Viktor Gyökeres, Mikel Merino and Eberechi Eze as Arsenal searched for greater attacking inspiration. His substitutions eventually helped maintain pressure against Hull's increasingly stretched defensive organisation.

The breakthrough arrived in the 72nd minute when Madueke's powerful effort was brilliantly saved by Tzolakis. Ødegaard reacted quickest to the rebound, firing into the net to give Arsenal the advantage.

Hull struggled to respond as Arsenal continued creating opportunities. Madueke later tested the goalkeeper again, while Zubimendi replaced Bruno Guimarães as the Gunners protected their advantage.

Arsenal finished with 20 attempts against Hull's seven, registering nine shots on target compared with two. Their persistence ultimately secured three valuable Premier League points despite Hull's determined resistance.