Arsenal vs Brighton LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Jesus and Havertz goals send hosts top

HALF-TIME: ARSENAL 0-0 BRIGHTON

Saka pounces upon a loose ball in the Brighton defence before racing into the box and firing, though his effort is always rising and flies high over the crossbar.

It has been a very frustrating first half for the Gunners, who just cannot quite seem to find a way through this resilient Brighton defence.

The fourth official puts up his board and indicates there will be four minutes of additional time at the end of this first half.

Mitoma drags back Saka and receives a booking for his troubles. Arteta also receives a yellow card for his protestations on the sidelines.

Brighton are yet to record a shot in this game. It's been all one-way traffic, yet the scoreline remains goalless as we close in on half-time.

Brighton hearts are in mouths again as Martinelli gets to the byline before trying to cross. Verbruggen diverts the ball back into the danger area, but a couple of his defenders converge to block Havertz's shot.

Zinchenko wins a foul after being brought down by Adingra, but the Arsenal man's attempts to play a quick free-kick are brought back by the referee, much to the home crowd's frustration.

Yellow Card Benjamin William White

The home side has won just two of the last 10 Premier League meetings between Arsenal and Brighton (three draws, five defeats), with the Seagulls winning 2-1 at Amex Stadium in June 2020, and Arsenal winning 2-0 at the Emirates in May 2021.