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Drama as Rice heads Arsenal to last-minute victory against Luton, amidst Raya’s mistakes

Declan Rice ensured Arsenal’s victory against Luton Town on Tuesday’s Premier League clash, with last minute header in a 4-3 encounter.

The match which was played at the Kenilworth Road saw Gabriel Martinelli open the scoring for Arsenal, with an assist from Bukayo Saka.

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However, Luton Town quickly responded as Gabriel Osho found the net, leveling the score at 1-1.

Just before halftime, Gabriel Jesus struck, giving the Gunners a 2-1 lead.

Drama as Rice heads Arsenal to last-minute victory against Luton, amidst Raya's mistakes
Declan Rice header ensured Arsenal’s victory against Luton Town – Getty image

The second half delivered an even more interesting clash as Elijah Adebayo’s powerful header from a corner brought Luton Town back into the game, equalizing at 2-2.

Luton then took the lead for the first time with Ross Barkley’s strike slipping through the hands of Arsenal keeper David Raya, making it 3-2.

Not quite long after, Kai Havertz restored a parity for Arsenal on the hour mark.

With the match going into its last seconds, Declan Rice broke Luton hearts securing a 4-3 win for Arsenal.

Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya endured the second half from hell as his two errors saw Arsenal go from 2-1 up to 3-2 down at Luton.

Raya’s mistakes have received criticism from Arsenal fans who demand a better performance from the man who benches Ramsdale.