Arsenal moved temporarily to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 home win against Brighton by Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz’s goals. Although Mikel Arteta’s team initially struggled to break Brighton’s defense, Jesus eventually capitalized on a defensive error to put Arsenal in the lead. Brighton was unable to replicate their previous level of performance, and Havertz secured Arsenal’s victory with a composed finish.
The win against Brighton was important for Arsenal, who lost their previous game against Aston Villa, as they aim to remain in the title race. With Manchester City faltering, the top two teams in the Premier League table are clear, setting up a defining clash when they meet at Anfield next weekend.
The match action from Arsenal’s win against Brighton can be seen in the full-time report below. The match ended with a comfortable 2-0 victory for Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz’s goals secured Arsenal’s win and moved them temporarily to the top of the Premier League. They overcame Brighton at home with a 2-0 victory. Arsenal controlled the game, but the result was uncertain until Jesus and Havertz scored in the 53rd and 88th minutes, respectively.
The win for Arsenal against Brighton sets up an early Premier League title showdown with Liverpool next Saturday at Anfield. Magnifying the importance of the victory, Arsenal returned to winning ways after their defeat against Aston Villa. This loss, combined with West Ham’s win against Wolves, caused Brighton to drop to ninth. They will be looking to bounce back against Crystal Palace, while Arsenal will aim to assert their position in the title race against Liverpool. After Gabriel Jesus’ unmarked goal and Kai Havertz late clincher, Brighton was unable to score for the first time in 33 matches in the top flight. Arsenal’s 2-0 victory puts them temporarily at the top of the Premier League table ahead of the weekend’s fixture between Liverpool and Manchester United.
Late goals from Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz led to Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Brighton, securing their position at the top of the Premier League. Brighton struggled to keep up with Arsenal, who dominated the game and almost all the chances. Arsenal’s 2-0 victory moved them back to the top of the Premier League table, temporarily at least.