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Arsenal continued their relentless pursuit of the Premier League title with a commanding 3-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion. The Gunners dominated the match from start to finish, with goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard securing the victory.
Key Lineup Updates
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made several key changes to his lineup for the Brighton encounter. Bukayo Saka returned to the starting eleven after missing the previous match due to a minor injury. Gabriel Martinelli was rested, with Leandro Trossard taking his place on the left wing. Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey formed the central midfield partnership, with Martin Odegaard operating in the number 10 role.
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi opted for a conservative approach, fielding a 5-3-2 formation. Marc Cucurella and Pervis Estupiñán started as wing-backs, with Lewis Dunk, Shane Duffy, and Adam Webster forming the back three. Moises Caicedo and Billy Gilmour anchored the midfield, while Kaoru Mitoma and Leandro Trossard led the line.
Match Highlights
Arsenal took the lead in the 53rd minute when Bukayo Saka tapped in from close range after a brilliant cross from Leandro Trossard. The Gunners doubled their advantage in the 87th minute when Kai Havertz converted a penalty after he was brought down in the area by Shane Duffy. Trossard sealed the victory in stoppage time, scoring a stunning goal from outside the box.
Arsenal's victory extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points. The Gunners now have 80 points from 32 games, while second-placed Manchester City have 75 points from 31 games. Brighton, meanwhile, remain in ninth place with 41 points from 32 games.
Player Ratings
Arsenal: Ramsdale (7), White (7), Saliba (8), Gabriel (7), Zinchenko (7), Partey (8), Xhaka (7), Saka (8), Odegaard (8), Trossard (9), Havertz (8)
Brighton: Sanchez (6), Cucurella (6), Dunk (6), Duffy (5), Webster (5), Estupiñán (6), Caicedo (6), Gilmour (6), Mitoma (6), Trossard (7), Ferguson (6)
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