Arsenal cruise to victory at Brighton, maintain title charge
Kai Havertz and Arsenal continued their relentless pursuit of the Premier League title with a convincing 3-0 victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
This win extends their unbeaten run in the league to 11 games.
Saka delivers from the spot
Bukayo Saka’s penalty conversion early in the first half set the tone for Arsenal as reported by the Athletic.
The 22-year-old winger has emerged as a reliable penalty taker, converting all five of his spot kicks in the league this season.
His overall contributions continue to be vital for Arsenal’s title hopes, and he’s on track to surpass his previous season’s best goal tally.
Havertz and Jesus combine to create flexibility for Arsenal
Kai Havertz’s movement off the ball was instrumental in disrupting Brighton’s early dominance and creating opportunities.
The partnership with Gabriel Jesus on the left flank is still evolving, but Havertz’s willingness to stretch the defense proved effective.
Kai Havertz (1000th PL Goal of this Season) and Arsenal’s defensive prowess
A well-timed run by Jorginho created the space for Havertz to score Arsenal’s second goal.
It was a landmark moment for Havertz as it was the 1000th goal of the 2023/2024 season.
This highlighted the importance of movement without the ball for the Gunners.
Arsenal’s defensive solidity was on display once again as they secured their seventh clean sheet in their last 11 league games.
This achievement is even more impressive considering recent changes in Arteta’s starting lineup.
A well-rounded display
The collective effort from Arsenal’s players to preserve the clean sheet was evident in Gabriel’s late block.
Their hunger to win was clear in their group celebration after the final whistle.
Looking ahead
Arsenal’s next challenge comes in the Champions League against Bayern Munich on Tuesday before they return to Premier League action against Aston Villa on Sunday.
