Arsenal – Brighton & Hove Albion: Seagulls Snared In The Trap (2-0)

The Seagulls soared to take away Arsenal's aspirations for the title. It was time for retribution. The hosts might not still display the ruthless mindset in the final third they desire, but merciless management of this match made Brighton their latest victims in the quest for the league crown.

Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.

The process is over at Arsenal, and it is time to compete for the best. As Mikel Arteta's fourth full calendar year in his current post approaches, he is navigating a Premier League title charge for the second season in a row. His men are only one point off the top of the table despite the discourse that they have lost the fluidity from the previous campaign. Their record at the Emirates Stadium remains central to this excellence: their opponents are the last team to defeat them on their turf in the league.

Brighton's brilliant transition to the leadership of Roberto de Zerbi is one of the stories of 2023. A sixth placed finish in the standings secured a place in the Europa League for the first time in their history . . .