Brighton 2-4 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Gunners go SEVEN points clear at the top of the table – latest reaction
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ARSENAL have gone SEVEN points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating a spirited Brighton 4-2.
The Gunners were made to work for the three points, with Brighton fighting back into the game after going 3-0 down and setting up a nail-biting finale.
Second-placed Manchester City were held 1-1 by Everton earlier today.
- Report: Brighton 2 Arsenal 4
- Brighton XI: Sanchez, Lamptey, Dunk, Colwill, Estupinan, Gilmour, Gross, March, Lallana, Mitoma, Trossard
- Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah
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54. Brighton 0-3 Arsenal
Saka is the next to go into the book, as he brings down Estupinian.
52. Brighton 0-3 Arsenal
Brighton have a chance with Pascal Gross inside the box, which is well saved by Ramsdale.
It wouldn't have counted anyway, as the linesman's flag is up for offside.
50. Brighton 0-3 Arsenal
Eddie Nketiah will be so happy with that, his fifth goal in nine games in all competitions this season, and his second in just two league games.
The hard work was done by Martinelli, who lashed a low shot at Sanchez, and the Spanish keeper could not hold it.
Nketiah was on hand to tap the spillage home.
48. Brighton 0-3 Arsenal
Nketiah gets a third for Arsenal!
46. Brighton 0-2 Arsenal
Back underway in the second half for this one, as Brighton seek to get a goal back against Arsenal.
The visitors, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their brilliant start, and keep a clean sheet.
Half-time stats
These are the stats at half-time of Brighton vs Arsenal.
Arsenal have been so effective on the counter attack, and have made the most of their chances so far.
As for Brighton, they have had plenty of possession, but have failed to put the ball in the net, and are lacking a final pass.
The half-time stats between Brighton and Arsenal. HT. Brighton 0-2 Arsenal
The referee calls the first half to a close, and it is Arsenal who will go into the dressing room the happier side.
Mikel Arteta has a spring in his step, and it is easy to see why...
Martin Odegaard celebrates putting Arsenal 2-0 up against Brighton.Credit: Reuters 45+2. Brighton 0-2 Arsenal
A yellow card for Thomas Partey now, who catches Adam Lallana late.
A talking to for De Zerbi and Mikel Arteta also.
45. Brighton 0-2 Arsenal
The referee adds on three minutes of added time.
A yellow card for Billy Gilmour after a late challenge on Thomas Partey.
And then a yellow card for Gabriel for time wasting.
43. Brighton 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal look to be hitting all the right notes on the road once again, with that man Martin Odegaard instrumental in the orchestra just as we said he would be.
They are seven points clear as it stands of Manchester City, and nine points clear of Newcastle.
It looks like they will be heading into 2023 seven points clear, but this game is far from over.
41. Brighton 0-2 Arsenal
The corner was floated in by Bukayo Saka, and headed away by a Brighton defender, but only as far as Martin Odegaard.
The Norweigan hits it with something of a miss-kick into the ground, but it loops over the goalkeeper and into the net.
He celebrates in traditional ice-cool fashion, by pretending to score a free-throw.
Swish.
39. Brighton 0-2 Arsenal
And that corner is SCORED by none other than Martin Odegaard!
38. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
A note on Aaron Ramsdale, who is just signalling to Mikel Arteta that he may have tweaked something in his hamstring.
He looks okay to carry on, and will do, but that might be one to keep an eye on.
Arsenal win a corner through Ben White.
37. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
Brighton play the ball around the Arsenal box in search of an equaliser before the break, but after some good feet from Trossard and Gilmour, the attack breaks down.
You feel that Brighton really need to add some end product in this match.
34. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
Both teams have been really impressive so far, with just over 10 minutes remaining in the first half.
Brighton look the more likely side to get a goal right now, but it could certainly swing either way in the second half.
32. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal are just looking to settle back into the game again it seems, as it is Brighton who are dominating possession over the last ten minutes or so.
The good news for The Gunners is that it looks like they could score every time Gabriel Martinelli or Bukayo Saka pick up the ball on the counter attack.
30. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
Martinelli and Tariq Lamptey go shoulder to shoulder and it is the Brighton full back who comes out on top.
He certainly has a bright future in the game, well, they both do.
Brighton come forward again, after some great midfield work by Billy Gilmour, but Estupinian's cross is stopped by Ramsdale.
28. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
The corner comes to nothing for Brighton, and is cleared by Arsenal.
The hosts are certainly growing into the game now, but Arsenal look so dangerous when they come forwards.
26. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
Chance for Brighton!
A cross from Solly March is met by a weak Ben White clearance, that falls at the feet of Trossard.
His shot is straight at Ramsdale, but powerful, and the Englishman is forced to palm it over for a corner.
23. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
So nearly so good from Arsenal.
And it is mesmeric from Martin Odegaard.
Martinelli played the ball into the Norweigan, and made the run past him towards the goal, before Odegaard does a dragback and plays a nutmeg pass back to the Brazilian.
He looks across goal for Nketiah, but it is cut out at the last.
20. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
That is brilliant from Ben White.
The Brit escaped two Brighton attackers under great pressure, before playing a perfect pass for Bukayo Saka down the right hand side.
Unfortunately, it comes to nothing, and Brighton charge away on the counter with Mitoma.
18. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
A shot from the edge of the box wins a corner for the home side, which will be taken by Pascal Gross.
His first corner is cleared for a second corner, and that is eventually cleared.
16. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal have been the best team away from home in the league this season too, which may not surprise you.
They rank first this season for points, wins, goals conceded and clean sheets away from home.
14. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
A first shot for Brighton, and it comes from Solly March.
Saliba makes a mistake at the back, which falls to Solly March on the edge of the box, his shot however, is blocked.
12. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal have certainly dealt with the opening to this game brilliantly, as many thought they may struggle to cope with the pressure given the Manchester City result earlier.
At the minute it looks like they are going to breeze this one, without any sign of nerves.
Brighton yet to register a shot at Aaron Ramsdale's goal...