Arsenal limped away from Kenilworth Road with a 4-3 win after Declan Rice\u2019s stoppage-time winner spared David Raya\u2019s blushes.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Arsenal stopper was guilty of two huge errors to hand goals to Elijah Adebayo and Ross Barkley, whose effort put Luton 3-2 up on the hour mark.<\/p>\n Kai Havertz made it 3-3 shortly after, and just as it looked as though Raya\u2019s errors would prove costly, up stepped Rice in the last minute of an additional six to find the back of the net and save his side.<\/p>\n The opening stages were unsurprisingly controlled by Arsenal, but Luton were brave on the counter and pressed high, leading to a handful of nervy moments for the visitors.<\/p>\n However, one poor back pass from Amari\u2019i Bell proved to be Luton\u2019s undoing as Arsenal pounced on the mistake to take the lead. From an unnecessary throw-in, Bukayo Saka found Gabriel Martinelli and the Brazilian stabbed home the opener 20 minutes in.<\/p>\n Arsenal\u2019s lead would last just four minutes as the Hatters tied things up through Gabriel Osho. The centre-back rose highest from a corner and directed his header perfectly beyond David Raya and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n Martinelli stung the gloves of Thomas Kaminski soon after and the Luton boss had to stretch to deny a glorious curling effort from Saka shortly before half-time, but Gabriel Jesus ensured Arsenal went into the break ahead as he thumped home a header from close range.<\/p>\n Four minutes into the second half and Luton were level again. Raya flapped at a corner and the towering Adebayo beat him to the ball, rising highest and nodding into an empty net.<\/p>\n Raya was guilty of another mistake in the 57th minute as he allowed Barkley\u2019s strike to fly right through his body and beyond him to give Luton a shock, yet well-earned lead\u2026 that lasted just three minutes.<\/p>\n The impressive Jesus played through Havertz and the German steered home to tie things up on the hour mark as both sides continued to throw themselves forward in search of goals.<\/p>\n Luton\u2019s defending became increasingly hectic as Arsenal started to flex their quality, but just as it looked as though the Hatters would escape with a draw, up popped Rice in the final seconds to steal all three points.<\/p>\n Osho was excellent \/ Catherine Ivill\/GettyImages<\/p>\n GK: Thomas Kaminski \u2013 7\/10 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Played into danger for the first goal and helpless for the second. Actually made some nice saves to keep the score down.<\/p>\n CB: Teden Mengi \u2013 7\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Had a tough battle up against Martinelli but gave a respectable account of himself.<\/p>\n CB: Gabriel Osho \u2013 8\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Expertly guided his header beyond Raya to tie things up in the first half. Controlled proceedings around him in defence.<\/p>\n CB: Amari\u2019i Bell \u2013 5\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A sloppy back-pass ultimately led to Arsenal\u2019s opener. Noticeably uncomfortable both in possession and when defending.<\/p>\n RM: Issa Kabore \u2013 6\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Pressed with massive energy but switched off for the second goal and was punished. A harsh lesson for the young defender.<\/p>\n CM: Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu \u2013 6\/10 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Brought immense energy to the game but didn\u2019t make much of an impact when on the ball.<\/p>\n CM: Ross Barkley \u2013 8\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Really impressive. Pulled the strings in the first half and deserved the good fortune that came with Raya\u2019s shocking error.<\/p>\n LM: Alfie Doughty \u2013 7\/10 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0A regular threat going forward and bagged the assists for Osho and Adebayo\u2019s headers from corners.<\/p>\n AM: Jacob Brown \u2013 5\/10 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Not switched on enough to make the most of Doughty\u2019s runs forwards and was fortunate to avoid picking up two yellow cards in the first half.<\/p>\n AM: Andros Townsend \u2013 6\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Brought energy to his press but not a whole lot else. Bagged the assist for Barkley\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n ST: Elijah Adebayo \u2013 7\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Put himself about with real energy and showed real strength to nod home after the break.<\/p>\n SUB: Chiedozie Ogbene (62\u2032 for Townsend) \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n SUB: Carlton Morris (62\u2032 for Adebayo) \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n SUB: Tahith Chong (62\u2032 for Brown) \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n SUB: Jordan Clark (88\u2032 for Mpanzu) \u2013 N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n SUB: Ryan Giles (88\u2032 for Doughty) \u2013 N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n Subs not used: Tim Krul (GK), Joseph Johnson, Zack Nelson, Luke Berry<\/em><\/p>\n Rob Edwards \u2013 8\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Demanded a response from his players and definitely got one. Luton\u2019s energy was perfect and, while they profited from some Raya howlers, it was the least they deserved. A heartbreaking result.<\/p>\n Raya was caught out too often \/ Catherine Ivill\/GettyImages<\/p>\n GK: David Raya \u2013 2\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Flapped at the corner for Adebayo\u2019s header before allowing Barkley\u2019s effort directly through him. Two really poor errors.<\/p>\n RB: Ben White \u2013 7\/10 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0A good defensive battle with Doughty and a glorious assist to set up Jesus\u2019 header late in the first half.<\/p>\n CB: William Saliba \u2013 6\/10 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Nice composure on the ball as Luton attempted to press him into a mistake.<\/p>\n CB: Gabriel Magalhaes \u2013 5\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Not strong enough in the air as Luton powered home their first two goals.<\/p>\n LB: Jakub Kiwior \u2013 6\/10 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Solid defending in an uncomfortable position, but his attacking limitations were clear. Can hardly be blamed considering he isn\u2019t a full-back.<\/p>\n DM: Declan Rice \u2013 7\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A strong showing in midfield. Had to be alert to Luton\u2019s press but rarely looked worried as he helped dictate the tempo of Arsenal\u2019s play. Popped up with the important goal late on.<\/p>\n CM: Kai Havertz \u2013 7\/10 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Smart movement from Havertz helped create both Arsenal\u2019s goals in the first half before he got in on the fun himself after the break.<\/p>\n CM: Martin Odegaard \u2013 5\/10 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Didn\u2019t do a whole lot wrong but was undoubtedly the quietest member of Arsenal\u2019s midfield trio.<\/p>\n RW: Bukayo Saka \u2013 7\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Buzzed around with real energy and was a major problem for Luton\u2019s back line.<\/p>\n ST: Gabriel Jesus \u2013 8\/10 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0A nice header but his performance was all about intelligent movement. The Brazil forward was simply too crafty for Luton\u2019s defenders to keep up with.<\/p>\n LW: Gabriel Martinelli \u2013 7\/10 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Did well with his unconventional finish for the opening goal. A real threat whenever he got running.<\/p>\n SUB: Oleksandr Zinchenko (64\u2032 for Kiwior) \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n SUB: Leandro Trossard (64\u2032 for Martinelli) \u2013 5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n Subs not used: Aaron Ramsdale (GK), Reuell Walters, Cedric Soares, Mohamed Elneny, Jorginho, Reiss Nelson, Eddie Nketiah<\/em><\/p>\n Mikel Arteta \u2013 5\/10 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Arsenal weren\u2019t at their best here, partly due to Arteta\u2019s continued goalkeeping fiasco, but the boss can thank Rice for bailing him out of this one.<\/p>\n
\nHow the game unfolded<\/h3>\n
\nLuton player ratings (3-2-4-1)<\/h2>\n
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\nArsenal player ratings (4-3-3)<\/h2>\n
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\nSubstitutes<\/h3>\n
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\nPlayer of the match: Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)<\/h3>\n