Arsenal overcame injuries and late pressure to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
The win lifted Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League after Manchester City’s earlier victory.
Arsenal dominated the first half, limiting Brighton to no shots before the break.
Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring with a low finish after a high press forced a mistake.
The hosts doubled their lead soon after half-time when Georginio Rutter turned a corner into his own net.
Brighton responded unexpectedly through Diego Gómez after a rebound fell kindly in the box.
Tension followed as Brighton pushed for an equaliser.
David Raya preserved the lead with an outstanding save from Yankuba Minteh.
Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s control but admitted the margin should have been greater.
Despite late pressure, Arsenal held firm to secure another narrow but vital victory.
