Arsenal maintained their title push with a 2-1 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
The hosts dominated early but were forced to withstand late pressure.
Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring before half-time with a low finish after a slick move.
It was his first goal of a season disrupted by injury.
Arsenal doubled the lead early in the second half through a Georginio Rutter own goal.
The chance came from a whipped corner by Declan Rice, playing out of position at right-back.
Brighton pulled one back unexpectedly when Diego Gómez converted a rebound.
Moments later, David Raya produced a superb save to deny Yankuba Minteh.
Despite a nervy spell, Arsenal held firm to secure the points.
Manager Mikel Arteta praised his side’s dominance but admitted the margin should have been greater.
The victory sent Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League table.
