Arsenal stayed top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring before half-time with a precise low finish after sustained Arsenal pressure.
Arsenal dominated early chances and doubled their lead soon after the break.
A corner from Declan Rice forced an own goal from Georginio Rutter.
Brighton rallied unexpectedly and pulled one back through Diego Gómez.
Goalkeeper David Raya preserved the lead with a superb save from Yankuba Minteh.
Despite late pressure, Arsenal held firm to secure another narrow victory.
Manager Mikel Arteta praised his side’s dominance but admitted they should have scored more.
