Arsenal beat Brighton and make the most of City slip to extend their lead

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·4 Maret 2026

Arsenal beat Brighton and make the most of City slip to extend their lead

Arsenal defeated Brighton 1-0 on Tuesday afternoon, away from home, in the English Premier League. The London team took advantage of Manchester City’s stumble against Nottingham Forest to increase its lead at the top of the table.

BIG. BIG. WIN.
– Rabu, 4 Maret 2026

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Table situation

With 67 points, Arsenal opens up a seven-point lead over Manchester City, who drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest in another match played this Tuesday. Meanwhile, Brighton has 37 points and sits in 12th place.

📋 Match summary

🔵⚪BRIGHTON 0 X 1 ARSENAL 🔴⚪

🏆 Competition: English Premier League – Matchday 29 🏟️ Venue: American Express Stadium, Falmer (ENG) 📅 Date: March 4, 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM (Brasília time) Goals

⚽ Bukayo Saka, 9′ 1st half (Arsenal)

How the goal happened

Arsenal scored the winning goal just nine minutes in. Bukayo Saka received the ball from Jurrien Timber on the right, cut to the left, and shot. The ball deflected off the defense and went between goalkeeper Verbruggen’s legs.

Next matches

🔴⚪Arsenal⚪🔴

⚔️ Match: Mansfield vs Arsenal 🏆 Competition: FA Cup – Round of 16 📅 Date: March 7, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 9:15 AM (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Field Mill

🔵⚪Brighton🔵⚪

⚔️ Match: Sunderland vs Brighton 🏆 Competition: English Premier League – Matchday 30 📅 Date: March 14, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Stadium of Light

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