Summary

  • Arsenal go five points clear at top of Premier League with victory

  • Rice heads 97th-minute winner after Luton had led 3-2 in second half

  • FT: Wolves 1-0 Burnley - Hwang scores first-half winner for hosts

  1. Thanks and goodbyepublished at 23:30 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    That's all for tonight, but don't forget to join us tomorrow night for six more Premier League matches, including some real crackers such as Aston Villa v Manchester City and Manchester United v Chelsea.

    Thanks for joining us and for all your comments.

    Until next time, bye from all of us and goodnight.

  2. Arsenal must improve away from home - Artetapublished at 23:27 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    FT: Luton 3-4 Arsenal

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    Luton Town 3-4 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta says Gunners must improve away form despite victory

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says his side must improve their away form despite a 4-3 victory at Luton.

  3. Edwards 'immensely proud' of Luton despite defeatpublished at 23:24 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    FT: Luton 3-4 Arsenal

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    Edwards 'immensely proud' of Luton despite defeat

    Luton manager Rob Edwards is "immensely proud" of his players despite a last-minute 4-3 Premier League defeat to league leaders Arsenal at Kenilworth Road.

  4. Rice snatches Arsenal win in seven-goal Luton thriller - read the reportpublished at 23:23 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    FT: Luton 3-4 Arsenal

    Steve Sutcliffe
    BBC Sport

    Declan Rice celebrates scoringImage source, Getty Images

    Declan Rice's last-gasp header snatched victory for Arsenal in a seven-goal thriller at Luton to move them five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

    It was the conclusion to a compelling encounter in which the hosts twice fought back and threatened to win when Elijah Adebayo and Ross Barkley scored in an eight-minute period after the break, with Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya culpable for both goals.

    However, the Hatters were denied a valuable point when Rice met Martin Odegaard's cross in the seventh minute of stoppage time, 23 seconds after the six official minutes added on had expired.

    Arsenal had dominated a largely uneventful opening to a game which sparked into life when Gabriel Martinelli steered Bukayo Saka's pass into the bottom-left corner.

    Gabriel Osho's header from Alfie Doughty's corner brought the hosts level shortly after, but when Gabriel Jesus nodded in Ben White's cross from close range the Gunners looked to have regained control.

    But in a chaotic period after the interval, the league's best defence suddenly appeared flustered with Adebayo leaping above Raya to head in another Doughty delivery from a corner.

    And with Luton in the ascendency, Barkley collected an Andros Townsend pass and beat White before driving a low left-foot shot under Raya.

    The momentum swung back towards Mikel Arteta's side when Kai Havertz prodded in from the impressive Jesus' pass to equalise, but Luton looked to have held the visitors at bay until Rice's dramatic intervention.

    The result leaves Luton 17th, two points above the relegation zone. Second-placed Liverpool, five points adrift of Arsenal, play their game in hand at Sheffield United on Wednesday (19:30 GMT), while Manchester City, a point further back, are at fourth-placed Aston Villa (20:15).

  5. Blades getting me at my best - Wilder back at Sheff Utdpublished at 23:21 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Sheffield United v Liverpool (Wednesday, 19:30 GMT)

    Media caption,

    Chris Wilder: Blades getting me 'at my best' as manager returns

    Speaking of Chris Wilder, he says Sheffield United are getting him "at his best" as he returns for a second spell as manager, while his relationship with owner Prince Abdullah has been repaired.

  6. How it standspublished at 23:21 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    It's as you were at the bottom of the table with defeats for both Burnley and Luton.

    If Chris Wilder can guide Sheffield United to a win over Liverpool tomorrow in his first game back at the club then the Blades will move above Burnley.

    Bottom of the Premier LeagueImage source, .
  7. Burnley should take belief from loss at Wolves - Kompanypublished at 23:18 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    FT: Wolves 1-0 Burnley

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    Burnley should take belief from Wolves loss - Kompany

    Burnley manager Vincent Kompany says his side should take belief from their 1-0 loss to Wolves in the Premier League.

  8. 'Really pleased with the performance'published at 23:17 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    FT: Wolves 1-0 Burnley

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    O'Neil 'pleased' with 'big' win over Burnley

    Watch the interview with Wolves head coach Gary O'Neil as he reflects on his side's "big" 1-0 win over Burnley in the Premier League.

  9. O'Neil hails 'massive win' as Wolves beat Burnley - read the reportpublished at 23:15 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    FT: Wolves 1-0 Burnley

    Shamoon Hafez
    BBC Sport at Molineux

    Wolves celebrateImage source, Getty Images

    Gary O'Neil hailed a "massive win" after Hwang Hee-chan scored a first-half winner to edge Wolves past relegation-threatened Burnley at Molineux.

    The Clarets had come into the game on the back of Saturday's morale-boosting 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United, but were unable to back up that impressive showing and were left to rue a costly defensive error.

    On a chilly evening in the Midlands, the contest failed to spark into life until the 38th minute when stand-in goalkeeper Daniel Bentley made a fine double save to deny Jay Rodriguez then Josh Brownhill's follow-up at full stretch.

    Having been in a position to lead, the visitors then conceded at the other end shortly after as Sander Berge's heavy touch was picked off by Matheus Cunha, who fed Hwang to slot a composed finish.

    O'Neil said: "I think it was a massive win for us because I have watched a lot of Burnley. They are very well organised and every team I have watched struggled to progress up the pitch with the ball.

    "They are a good side and [it's] disrespectful to just say 'job done'. They won the Championship by a long way, spent around £90m-odd and will be competitive at this level. No Premier League game is easy and it is a big win."

    The Clarets sought for the equaliser in the second half but were unable to trouble Bentley, with Vitinho's effort from outside the area which sailed over the closest they came to claiming a point.

    Wolves held on to secure their first win in three games and move up to 12th in the table, while Burnley remain in trouble in the bottom three.

  10. Moment England learn GB Olympic dream is overpublished at 23:12 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

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    Nations League: Moment England learn GB Olympic dream is over despite win over Scotland

    Watch the moment England players learn that Netherlands have scored a dramatic fourth goal to end Team GB's hopes of competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

  11. Highlights: England put six past Scotlandpublished at 23:11 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Women's Nations League: Scotland 0-6 England

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    Highlights: England put six past Scotland

    A ruthless England thump Scotland 6-0 in their final Women's Nations League group match, but fail to top the table after Netherlands' two injury-time goals against Belgium.

  12. Wales hold Germany to a draw in the Women's Nations Leaguepublished at 23:10 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Women's Nations League: Wales 0-0 Germany

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    Women's Nations League: Wales 0-0 Germany - highlights

    Highlights from Swansea as Wales hold world powers Germany to a 0-0 draw in the Women's Nations League, claiming their first point of the campaign in their final Group A3 game.

  13. Watch: Republic hit Northern Ireland for sixpublished at 23:09 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Women's Nations League: Northern Ireland 1-6 Republic of Ireland

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    Northern Ireland 1-6 Republic of Ireland: Watch highlights from the Women's Nations League

    Watch highlights from Republic of Ireland 6-1 win over Northern Ireland in the Women's Nations League.

  14. Postpublished at 23:09 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Elsewhere, it has been a busy night in the Women's Nations League and here is the best of the action...

  15. Postpublished at 23:07 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    FT: Luton 3-4 Arsenal

    Roberto Martinez
    Former Belgium manager on Amazon Prime

    Kai Havertz is starting to look like the player we see in Germany. Kai gives you something different. Today, his physicality was needed more and he was good.

  16. 'This team is evolving in the hardest, toughest league in the world'published at 23:07 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    FT: Luton 3-4 Arsenal

    Luton Town

    Luton manager Rob Edwards, speaking to the BBC, says: "Immeasurably proud of the lads but disappointed [with the loss] and really flat. I don't think that has ever happened to me, conceding that late to lose a game so I'm flat right now.

    "For a newly-promoted team to be fighting like we are and to show that quality to get back in the game and get ahead, but ultimately we scored three goals and got nothing from it so we have to keep improving.

    "Our third goal shows a side to us people don't think we have. I love working with them, every day. They are good technically and tactically and this team is evolving in the hardest, toughest league in the world - we're getting better and that gives me a lot of confidence.

    "We have got a couple of wins and want more but a lot of our performances have been like that. We got a point against Liverpool and pushed Tottenham close.

    "We have a belief in this group, I believe in this group and with the spirit and fight we are showing we hope we can achieve something special."

  17. 'It shows that we are growing'published at 23:05 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    FT: Luton 3-4 Arsenal

    Luton Town

    Luton midfielder Ross Barkley, speaking to Amazon Prime: "We've scored three goals against a top side. We need the same mentality against Man City, We know how good they are, they are the Champions of Europe."

    Scoring three goals: "It shows that we're growing and we can scores goals against anyone in the league. We'll talk about it tomorrow, put it behind us and move on to Man City on Sunday."

  18. 'These are the games we wanted'published at 23:00 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    FT: Luton 3-4 Arsenal

    Luton Town

    Luton manager Rob Edwards, speaking to Amazon Prime: "We thought we'd have a go, that's what our supporters want. That's our identity. Arsenal wanted a game of order and we made it chaotic at times. I'm really flat for everyone. I'm so proud of the lads."

    On Manchester City next: "It gets tougher. These are the games we wanted. We've probably given a good few memories to some of our supporters here to see Arsenal come here. When I see them clapping at the end, I know we've done our job."

    Change of system: "We needed the numbers out in the wide areas. Arsenal have a clear way of playing. We're trying to get pressure on the ball and adapt."

    On set-pieces: "We work really hard on both sides of the game. We always have a plan. Arsenal don't give you a lot. We've got really good delivery and we've got people who want to attack it. We do a lot of work on it and more so in the last few months. The players are really enjoying it.

    "We wanted to make it uncomfortable for them. We will probably have to be different away from home when we play them again, but we've got to use this place as a bit of a leveller and make it difficult."

  19. Postpublished at 22:56 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    FT: Luton 3-4 Arsenal

    Thierry Henry
    Former Arsenal striker on Amazon Prime

    I'm going to play the Devil's advocate. In the Brentford game, Ramsdale made two mistakes and didn't get punished.

  20. Arteta ignores Raya questionspublished at 22:55 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    FT: Luton 3-4 Arsenal

    Arsenal

    Just like in his interview with Amazon Prime, Mikel Arteta is absolutely refusing to be drawn on talking about goalkeeper David Raya.

    All he will say this time to the BBC on his goalkeeper's two mistakes is: "It's part of the job, but I'm really happy with the team so let's move on."