Arsenal secured their first victory over Brighton this season with a convincing 2-1 scoreline. The Gunners were looking for their second win of the campaign after drawing against West Ham and losing to Manchester United. They stepped up their game and took control of the match from the start.
The first half was dominated by Arsenal as they created numerous chances but could not find the back of the net. However, they finally broke through in the 45th minute when Bukayo Saka scored his third goal of the season. He beat the Brighton goalkeeper with a powerful shot that found the bottom corner of the net.
The second half saw more intensity from both teams as they attempted to equalize the score. But it was Arsenal who grabbed the winner in the 86th minute when Gabriel Martinelli scored his first goal of the season. He converted a penalty kick given to him after being fouled by Pascal Gross.
With this victory, Arsenal is now just one point behind Manchester United in the Premier League standings. They will be hoping to continue their momentum and build on their recent form if they want to stay in contention for a top-four finish. Meanwhile, Brighton will be disappointed with their performance as they failed to secure any points against a strong opponent.