Overview
- Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1 at the Emirates to restore a two-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
- Declan Rice started at right-back after Jurrien Timber withdrew, Ben White was unavailable and Riccardo Calafiori pulled out in the warm-up, earning praise from Martin Odegaard for an "unbelievable" display.
- Performance data cited by outlets reported Rice completed 42 of 47 passes with key defensive actions, underscoring his impact in the unfamiliar role.
- Martin Odegaard opened his account for the season with a strike from outside the box and created five chances, with Alan Shearer calling it his best display of the campaign.
- Goalkeeper David Raya produced a crucial late save to secure the points, while Eberechi Eze remained an unused substitute for a second straight match.