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Another 1-0 for relentless Arsenal – but did Odegaard spare VAR blushes?

Arsenal move six points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Hull City - but did Martin Odegaard's goal save the blushes of the VAR?

BBC Sport

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:34 PM

Key Things to Know

Martin Odegaard scored a 72nd-minute winner as Arsenal defeated Hull City 1-0.
A controversial VAR review overturned a potential penalty for a shirt pull on Kai Havertz due to offside.
Arsenal remain top of the Premier League after winning nine of their opening 10 league fixtures.

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Martin Odegaard scored a 72nd-minute winner to secure a 1-0 victory for Arsenal against Hull City at the Emirates Stadium. The win ensured Arsenal enter the international break as Premier League leaders, marking their 34th 1-0 victory under manager Mikel Arteta and matching their best start after 10 matches.

The match featured significant controversy when referee Farai Hallam overturned a potential penalty for a shirt pull on Kai Havertz due to an offside ruling following a VAR review. Despite managing low goal tallies while missing injured forward Bukayo Saka, the Gunners have won nine of their opening 10 league matches.

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