Brighton defeated as Arsenal secures top spot

Arsenal continued their quest for their first Premier League title in two decades by securing a crucial away win against Brighton, propelling them to the top of the league table.

Mikel Arteta’s team now sits one point ahead of Liverpool and Manchester City, with Liverpool set to face Manchester United in their upcoming match at Old Trafford.

Bukayo Saka, who missed the previous game due to a minor injury, displayed composure by converting a first-half penalty awarded for Tariq Lamptey’s foul on Gabriel Jesus.

Meanwhile, David Raya made a remarkable save to deny Julio Enciso’s long-range attempt, ensuring Arsenal’s lead remained intact going into halftime.

Kai Havertz extended Arsenal’s lead by scoring a goal after receiving a pass from Jorginho, easing the tension among the Arsenal supporters.

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Despite a missed opportunity by Leandro Trossard, the former Brighton player redeemed himself by calmly finishing a chance created by Havertz, securing Arsenal’s victory.

Following this defeat, Brighton dropped to 10th place in the league standings, diminishing their hopes of qualifying for European competitions for a second consecutive season.

The loss came as a setback for Brighton, especially with West Ham and Newcastle securing wins that placed them directly above Brighton in the league table.