Arsenal secured a vital 1-0 victory over Brighton, with Bukayo Saka scoring the lone goal on his 300th club appearance. The win extends Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.
Despite a performance with limited shots on target, Arsenal's defense was resolute, nullifying Brighton's attack. Goalkeeper David Raya registered his 14th clean sheet of the season, aided by a strong defensive effort, notably from Gabriel.
Saka's decisive goal came as he cut in from the right and his left-footed shot deflected off a defender, deceiving Brighton's goalkeeper. Brighton pressed for an equalizer, but Arsenal held firm, despite missing key defender William Saliba.
The victory, coupled with Manchester City's draw, marks a potentially pivotal moment in Arsenal's pursuit of their first title since 2004. Arsenal now leads the table with 67 points from 30 games.