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:
Kick off! Brighton 0-0 Arsenal
Arsenal get the match underway with Kai Havertz sending the ball back to David Raya. He sends it long over to the left wing where Havertz wins an early free kick going up against Jan-Paul van Hecke.
Brighton vs Arsenal
Here come the teams.
The players stride out onto the pitch at the Amex Stadium. Manchester City won in the early kick off today meaning Arsenal need to win as well.
If they do, they will jump to the top of the table ahead of Liverpool’s match against Man Utd tomorrow. Can they do it?
Kick off is up next...
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