Arsenal vs Brighton LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after nervy win

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·27. Dezember 2025

Arsenal vs Brighton LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after nervy win

Gunners aiming to record third straight Premier League win

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Arsenal overcame further obstacles to reclaim top spot in the Premier League after beating Brighton on Saturday. Prior to kick-off at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners had dropped to second in the table after Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest in the lunchtime fixture. Then followed a couple of defensive setbacks for Arsenal.

Jurrien Timber did not make the matchday squad after picking up a knock late on against Crystal Palace earlier in the week and then Riccardo Calafiori was forced to withdraw from the starting lineup. Despite this, Martin Odegaard’s first half strike and an own goal from Georginio Rutter ultimately proved to be the difference as Arsenal survived a late scare when Diego Gomez pulled one back for Brighton.

The Seagulls have been fairly inconsistent so far this season, winning just one of their last five games, though they came close on a couple of occasions to forcing an equaliser before falling to defeat . Follow Arsenal vs Brighton LIVE back with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, featuring expert analysis from Matt Verri at the Emirates Stadium.