Arsenal player ratings v Luton as one scores 8/10 and a underwhelming 3 in 4-3 win

Mikel Arteta's side scored a last minute goal to beat Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.
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Declan Rice scored a last-second winner as Arsenal beat Luton 4-3 in a sensational Premier League match at Kenilworth Road. The Gunners are now five points clear at the top of the league after securing all three points against the newly-promoted side.

Gabriel Martinelli scored the opener before Gabriel Osho levelled proceedings with a header in the first half. Elijah Adebayo and Ross Barkley scored in an eight-minute surge for Luton after the interval, with David Raya culpable for both goals.

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However, 23 seconds past the conclusion of the officially allotted six minutes of added time, Rice connected with Martin Odegaard's delivery to snatch victory for Mikel Arteta's side.

See how we rated the Arsenal players below:

David Raya: A disappointing performance. Culpable for the second and third goals. Looked nervous. 3.

Ben White: Made a strong impact in both defensive and attacking plays, showcasing versatility. 7.

William Saliba: Displayed solid defensive skills and contributed to maintaining stability at the back. 7.

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Gabriel: Held the defensive line well and made crucial interventions when needed. 7.

Jakub Kiwior: A tough day at the office for the Polish defender. 5.

Declan Rice: Not only the match winner but also demonstrated control in midfield. 8.

Martin Odegaard: Orchestrated the midfield with composure and played a key role in the team's build-up. 8.

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Kai Havertz: Continued his goal-scoring form and contributed significantly to the team's attack. 9.

Bukayo Saka: Showed incredible skill with a superb assist and consistently delivered a top-notch performance. 9.

Gabriel Jesus: A standout player with an all-around excellent performance, contributing both offensively and defensively. 9.

Gabriel Martinelli: Scored a crucial goal and showed promise, though there's room for improvement defensively. 7.

Substitutes:

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Oleksandr Zinchenko: Made a positive impact after coming on, contributing to the team's stability. 7.

Leandro Trossard: Provided energy and creativity during his cameo appearance, adding depth to the attack. 7.

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