Lucas Torreira scored a sublime bicycle kick late on to break Huddersfield's resistance and move Arsenal into the Premier League top four with victory at Emirates Stadium.
Match Reports
Lucas Torreira's 83rd-minute overhead kick earned Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Huddersfield Town that moved them into the top four and extended their unbeaten run to 21 games in all competitions.
The Gunners had scored in each of their 14 Premier League matches since a 2-0 loss to Manchester City in their opening fixture, but they were frustrated by a stubborn Huddersfield side until Torreira's strike late on.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who had missed a great chance in the first half, provided the assist with a chip into the middle that an unmarked Torreira acrobatically fired in.
Match Events
41' OFFSIDE! Lacazette's goal disallowed
Leno's long ball forward is flicked on by Aubameyang and a poor pass from Jorgensen hands Lacazette an opportunity on a plate. However, the Arsenal man was offside from the initial pass and the offside flag is raised - although Arsenal will be furious due to the touch from the Huddersfield defender.
46' CLOSE! Torreira's shot saved
Torreira hits the deck in dramatic fashion after being caught by Mooy, which hands the Gunners a free-kick in a dangerous position. It is played short for Xhaka and his delivery is sliced by Smith but is collected by Lossl.
83'GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Huddersfield (Torreira)
Guendouzi plays a superb pass through into the middle that Aubameyang takes down superbly, although he cannot get a shot on goal and sees his effort blocked. He is alert enough to pounce on the loose ball though and lofts a pass into the middle where Torreira acrobatically volleys home.
Line-ups
Arsenal XI: S. Lichtsteiner, Sokratis, Aubameyang, Lacazette, Mustafi, B. Leno, G. Xhaka, Kolasinac, Bellerín, L. Torreira, M. Guendouzi
Subs: Petr Cech, Nacho Monreal, Koscielny, Mkhitaryan, M.Elneny, A. Iwobi, Nketiah
Huddersfield XI: M. Jørgensen, J. Lössl, C.Löwe, D.Williams, Hogg, L.Depoitre, A. Mooy, Schindler, Kongolo, A. Pritchard, T.Smith
Subs: Ben Hamer, Kachunga, Durm, Mbenza, Hadergjonaj, Sobhi, J. Bacuna
Godvictor
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21 Games unbeaten in all competitions, and what else can we say. Keep it on Gunners💥💪🏾
follower
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arsenal loves entertaining us with beautiful goals🔥🔥🔥🔥
abdalla3664
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this was completely unthinkable
Barcelona-Arsenal
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so your telling me..... the only shots we had on target was from our centredefensive midfielder? a problem in defense now, sokratis and Mustafi are suspended for the next match, and mustafi hurt his hamstring. Mavro wont be back till mid december, meaning oyr game against southampton next week will see a defense with Lichtsteiner, monreal, and/or Koscielny in it...... just as long as elnenny doesnt play there. Laca shouldnt have gone off at half time, Mhiki was practically invisible for 44 minutes, only one chance immediately after coming on. Torreira should be our primary corner/freekick taker, xhaka's deliveries arent good enough. great refereeing, i agreed with a majority of his big calls, especially the clear dives. he was honest and accurate, he did well for his first time at the emirates
messimiliano
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all this to score just one goal 👇👇
kartik1000
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torrira a new man in Cristiano category the category of overhead kicks
HATEGEKIMANA
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football Is amazing, imagine scoring 4 goals against a big team like Tottenham and you just need one goal saviour to leave your field with heads up. anyway I celebrated the goal from torreira goal.he is truly a fighter.
Gunnersincebirth
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Poor and frustrating from arsenal, I've got to say. Two major missed chances in the first half .Auba's miss could still be managed but Laca's own OMG so shocking. Sokratis and Mustafi won't be available in the next game due to suspension. Huge defensive problems as Mustafi, Sokratis and holding won't be available. Koscienly won't be able make up for all these wS I doubt that he is going to be able to complete the game. Arsenal need to improve their mentality in their next game. Anyway we won but lot of work to do. COYG . 21 games unbeaten Follow @itiayofootball (instagram) Still a gunner
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Torreira is what Arsenal as a club have needed for over 10 years after losing Viera and Gilberto..... Finally they got a Player that can help them keep a defensive shape. They've basically secured top 4 this season with how Emery got them playing and the personal they brought in. Makes sense though since Emery works with 2 of the best scouts in football so guys like Torreira and Guendozi will come over a lot to Arsenal.
Anag
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Arsenal 1-0 Huddersfield Goal scorer: Lucas Torreira Match winner: Lucas Torreira Man of the match: Torreira Signing of the season: Torreira My happiness is brought to you by: Lucas Torreira. Rivals are pissed because of: Lucas Torreira 21 unbeaten courtesy of: Torreira
rkpamia4517
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Lucas Torreira the little package with a bigger blow. Won the game for us. He is becoming more and more complete day in and day out. Performance level is outburst. This guy is raising the level of play for Arsenal. Lucas Torreira will be one of the outstanding member of the Gunner's family.