Overview
- Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1, surviving late pressure after Diego Gomez’s goal, with David Raya producing a pivotal save to preserve the points.
- Gabriel Jesus replaced Viktor Gyokeres in the 71st minute and was praised by Paul Merson for calming the game and improving Arsenal’s hold-up play.
- Jesus questioned a non-penalty decision after a push by Ferdi Kadioglu, a call made on the field by John Brooks and upheld by VAR Paul Tierney.
- Center-back Gabriel Magalhaes returned from an adductor injury and, according to Jesus, immediately tightened Arsenal’s defensive organization.
- Mikel Arteta lauded the club’s medical department for getting Gabriel back earlier than expected and said the defender was rushed but felt comfortable.