ARSENAL EXTEND ADVANTAGE AT THE TOP WITH HUGE WIN AT BRIGHTON
Bukayo Saka marked his 300th Arsenal appearance with a vital goal as The Gunners extended their lead at the Premier League summit to seven points courtesy of a 1-0 victory at Brighton.
The England winger opened the scoring on nine minutes when he cut in from the right and saw his shot deflect and somehow squirm through Seagulls goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
It was a bitter blow for the hosts who had gone so close just moments earlier when the imperious Gabriel headed Carlos Baleba’s chip off the line following an error from David Raya.
'The benefit of shooting' - Saka fires Arsenal ahead via deflection and Verbruggen gaffe
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Brighton pushed for an equaliser following the break but both Georginio Rutter and Mats Wieffer missed good openings.
The result means Arsenal have moved further clear of rivals Manchester City, who were held at home to Nottingham Forest.
Pep Guardiola’s men still have a game in hand, but they have just nine matches left to reel Mikel Arteta’s side back in.
The Gunners now switch focus to the FA Cup fifth round where their quadruple bid continues away to Mansfield on Saturday afternoon. Brighton are out of the cup and are next in action at Sunderland in the Premier League on March 14.
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FORMER ARSENAL DEFENDER MARTIN KEOWN REACTS ON TNT SPORTS
Man City have drawn 2-2 with Nottingham Forest which means Arsenal are now SEVEN points clear at the top.
"A massively significant night," said Keown at Amex Stadium.
"And we said at the start of the night, this might be the game… You go and win it and you know, your biggest rival Man City slipping up …
"Honestly it was torturous to watch it, but Gabriel, his performance at the back was absolutely immense."
DID YOU KNOW?
This was Arsenal’s 10th Premier League victory by a one-goal margin this season; only in 2003-04 have they ever had more one-goal victories at this stage of a season in the competition (12) - via Opta.
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A BIG NIGHT FOR ARSENAL - AND THAT MAN DAVID RAYA KEPT ANOTHER SHUT OUT
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FULL TIME
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal.
It's all over at Amex Stadium....
All eyes and ears on the Etihad where it's still 2-2....
And it's all over there too!
Advantage Arsenal in the title race!
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YELLOW CARD!
That could be that.
Arsenal alleviate the pressure as Havertz is fouled by Ayari.
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ALL HANDS TO THE PUMP FOR ARSENAL
Brighton give it everything late in the day with Raya producing an excellent punch while there are a couple of key blocks too.
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MORE FRUSTRATION FOR BRIGHTON
Veltman tries to get Saka off the floor as the Arsenal man stays seated on the turf in a clear attempt to break up the play again.
The Brighton defender ends up falling to his feet in his hurry to pick the Gunners man up, but eventually Bukayo accepts a different invitation and plays continues.
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STOPPAGE TIME
Seven minutes added.
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ARSENAL CHANCE
Havertz seemingly beats the offside trap and is able to race to his left, retrieve the ball and drive into the box before seeing a low strike beaten away at his near post by Verbruggen.
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DO BRIGHTON HAVE ONE BIG CHANCE LEFT IN THEM?
The hosts carved out some good situations earlier in this match but haven't been able to produce anything since Welbeck came on to lead the line.
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ARSENAL ARE TRYING TO MANAGE THIS GAME TO A CONCLUSION NOW
This could be a HUGE night for The Gunners if they hold this 1-0 advantage through to the whistle and Man City slip-up at home to Nottingham Forest.
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LATEST PL SCORES - ARSENAL WILL MOVE SEVEN POINTS CLEAR AS IT STANDS
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YELLOW CARD!
Kadioglu booked for some over-zealous challenging.
Brighton and Hurzeler are getting hugely frustrated by Arsenal's lack of urgency over throw ins.
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YELLOW CARD!
Boscagli booked for dissent.
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ARSENAL CHANGE
Norgaard on for Zubimendi.
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BRIGHTON CHANGES
Veltman, Ayari and Howell on.
Wieffer, Baleba and Gomez off.
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LATEST PL SCORES – ANOTHER BIG GOAL AT THE ETIHAD!
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ARSENAL CHANCE
Trossard meets a cut back from the right but skews a horrible, first-time effort well wide.
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Highlights: Saka strike sends Gunners seven clear
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