Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring before half-time with a precise finish after Arsenal capitalised on a Brighton error.
Arsenal dominated the first half, registering 15 shots while Brighton failed to manage one.
The lead doubled soon after the break when Georginio Rutter turned a corner into his own net.
Brighton rallied unexpectedly and pulled a goal back through Diego Gómez.
The visitors then pushed for an equaliser during a tense spell.
David Raya preserved the lead with a superb save to deny Yankuba Minteh.
A crunching tackle from Declan Rice also halted a dangerous Brighton counterattack.
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal should have won more comfortably.
Despite injuries and late pressure, Arsenal held firm to secure another vital victory.
