EPL: Arsenal beat Luton Town in a seven-goal thriller to go five points clear

Arsenal on Tuesday night, opened a five-point gap at the top of the Premier League table after they beat Luton Town 4-3 at Kenilworth Road.

Declan Rice was the hero for the Gunners as he headed in a late goal in the 97th minute to seal three points.

Although the hosts began the game in strong fashion, it was Gabriel Martinelli who opened the scoring, tapping home Bukayo Saka’a low cross.

Gabriel Osho made it 1-1 five minutes later, but Gabriel Jesus put Arsenal in front just before the break.

David Raya’s errors allowed Luton to take the lead with goals from Elijah Adebayo and Ross Barkley.

But Arsenal found a response through Kai Havertz (60) to bring the game level again.

Declan Rice then rose highest to head in a goal that broke the hearts of home supporters.