Overview
- Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1 at the Emirates, with Martin Odegaard scoring after 14 minutes before a Georginio Rutter own goal, and Diego Gomez replying on 64 minutes.
- David Raya tipped Yankuba Minteh’s curling shot over the bar in the final quarter-hour to preserve the lead in the game’s defining moment.
- Mikel Arteta called the save sensational, Alan Shearer labeled it one of the best of the season, and Wayne Rooney said such moments can decide a title.
- The result moved Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League, two points clear of Manchester City and three ahead of Aston Villa.
- Late defensive changes saw Jurrien Timber withdraw, Ben White remain absent and Riccardo Calafiori pull out, with Declan Rice excelling at right-back and drawing Man of the Match praise as Arsenal assess options for the next match.