Rice's Last-Gasp Header Sends Arsenal Skyward! Gunners Snatch Dramatic 4-3 Win at Luton!

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Cometh the hour, cometh the £105million man! Declan Rice sparked scenes of pandemonium at Kenilworth Road as his 97th-minute header snatched a 4-3 win for Arsenal against a valiant Luton Town.

The Gunners looked set to drop points against a spirited Luton side who twice fought back from a goal down. But Rice had other ideas, leaping like a salmon to power home Martin Odegaard's cross and send the travelling Arsenal faithful into raptures.

It was a dramatic end to a thrilling encounter that had seen both teams trade blows throughout. Arsenal took the lead through Gabriel Martinelli, but Gabriel Adedayo Osho few minutes later. Gabriel Jesus restored Arsenal's lead going into the break.

The second half continued in the same vein, with Arsenal leading before Elijah Adebayo equalized for Luton shortly after the restart. In the 57th minute it was Luton's turn to take the lead when Townsend, instead of shooting, dropped the ball back for Ross Barkley who shot went right under Raya into the net.

Luton's lead would only last for 3 minutes as Kai Havertz restored parity for Arsenal in the 60th minute to leave the scores at 3-3. And just when it looked like Arsenal were heading for a disappointing draw, Rice emerged as the unlikely hero with a dramatic late intervention, heading home to snatch all three points for the Gunners.

The win sees Arsenal maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League. It also continues their incredible run of form, extending their winning streak to seven games.

For Luton, it was a heartbreaking defeat. They will feel that they deserved at least a point from the game, but they were ultimately undone by Rice's moment of magic.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the match:

• Declan Rice's late intervention was the difference between a draw and a win for Arsenal. The young midfielder continues to impress with his maturity and leadership qualities.
• Arsenal showed great character to come back from behind to win the game. They never gave up and were rewarded for their perseverance.
• Luton were unlucky not to get at least a point from the game. They played with great spirit and determination, but ultimately were undone by Rice's late goal.
• This was a thrilling encounter that had everything: goals, drama, and last-gasp heroics. It was a game that will live long in the memory of both sets of fans.

Overall, it was a night to remember for Arsenal fans as they witnessed their team snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Rice's late header was a moment of pure magic, and it will surely be remembered as one of the most dramatic goals of the season.