Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium, with Bukayo Saka's ninth-minute goal proving decisive. The win extends Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points, a crucial advantage in their title chase.

Despite the positive result, Mikel Arteta's side were far from their best, struggling with possession and allowing Brighton to dominate large periods of the match. The Gunners managed the win without key players William Saliba and Martin Ødegaard, who were sidelined through injury. Brighton created several good chances but failed to convert, with Carlos Baleba nearly scoring an own goal early on.

Saka's goal came on his 300th appearance for Arsenal and marked his third consecutive strike at the Amex Stadium. The victory is Arsenal's third consecutive league win and comes at a crucial time, with Manchester City dropping points in their match. While the performance lacked fluency, Arsenal's ability to grind out results away from home could prove vital in their pursuit of the Premier League title.