Brighton vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Kai Havertz leads Gunners to top of table
Brighton 0-3 Arsenal: The Gunners return to the top of the Premier League table
Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League with a confident display against Brighton at the Amex Stadium. The Gunners won 3-0 away from home and became only the second team this season to defeat the Seagulls in their own back yard.
A tense first half saw Mikel Arteta’s men dominate possession and they could have scored early if Gabriel’s headed effort was on target. Instead, they were forced to wait until the 33rd minute when Gabriel Jesus was taken out inside the penalty area and Bukayo Saka slotted home the resultant spot kick.
The teams went into the break on level terms but Arsenal picked up where they left off. Jorginho found space on the right and slipped a pass into the box. Kai Havertz, proving once again that he can lead the line, tapped home from close range.
It was also Havertz who supplied for the third, releasing former Brighton star Leandro Trossard into space late in the match. Trossard chipped the goalkeeper and ensured there would be no surprises at the end of the game.
Relive the updates from Brighton vs Arsenal in the Premier League below:
Brighton 0-2 Arsenal
68 mins: Brighton’s belief hasn’t left them. They’re throwing bodies forwards and looking to get into the box through the middle. Arsenal are hoolding firm with players holding their shape and dropping back to defend.
Brighton 0-2 Arsenal
65 mins: With that goal there are changes in personnel. Jakub Moder and Julio Enciso are hooked off by Roberto De Zerbi with Facundo Buonanotte and Joao Pedro replacing them.
For Arsenal Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli are on for Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.
GOAL! Brighton 0-2 Arsenal (Havertz, 62’)⚽️
62 mins: Arsenal get it!
Bukayo Saka is bungled to the ground but Arsenal play on. Jorginho drifts wide and receives the pass from Martin Odegaard. He darts into the box and pulls the ball back to Kai Havertz who turns it him with ease.
The Gunners lead 2-0.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
60 mins: An hour played and Brighton are the ones growing slightly frustrated. The fans certainly think decision aren’t going their fans and the players will know that Arsenal are letting them have space and time to operate.
The next goal could be a crucial one.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
57 mins: Enciso is brought down by Jorginho inside Arsenal’s half. The free kick is supplied by Gross who slots it out wide back to Enciso.
He weaves into the box taking on Bukayo Saka who eventually stick out a leg and turns the ball behind for a corner.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
54 mins: Save!
Kai Havertz is slipped into space on the right side of the pitch and brings the ball into the penalty area. He lays it off to Martin Odegaard who laces one at goal with his right foot.
It’s a decent effort and Bart Verbruggen can only turn it over the crossbar.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
51 mins: Arsenal try o tplay out from the back but strong pressing from Jakub Moder sees his charge down Gabriel’s attempt at a long ball.
The ball then deflects out for a throw and Arsenal try again.
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
48 mins: Declan Rice swings an early corner into the penalty area and finds Gabriel on the far side of the box. The Arsenal man leaps into the air and heads the ball into Tariq Lamptey.
It strikes the defender on the arm but he had no time to move and the referee waves for play to go on.
Second half! Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
Brighton get the ball rolling again for the second half at the Amex Stadium.
HT Brighton 0-1 Arsenal
Neither team has been clinical in the final third. Arsenal’s nine chances have only seen two on target while Brighton have only managed to trouble David Raya once in six attempts.
Things will need to improve if there are to be more goals in this match.
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