Sunday’s Premier League 2-0 victory over Brighton marked a pivotal moment for Arsenal, enhancing their title aspirations and demonstrating their ability to outpace last season’s performance. The emphatic win, underpinned by second-half strikes from Jesus and Havertz, catapulted the Gunners to the top of the table, albeit temporarily.

Despite Brighton entering the match on a decent run, having secured two wins from their last ten matches under the guidance of Roberto De Zerbi, the Gunners made sure to keep their rivals in check. The game was held at the prominent Emirates Stadium in London, England, on Sunday, Dec 17, 2023.

Historically, Brighton has been a challenging opponent for Arsenal, often beguiling them. However, Sunday’s confident showing indicates that Arsenal is on course to change the narrative. Despite accomplishing their goal of climbing to the top of the table, the Gunners were not without fault, making the triumph over Brighton harder-earned than necessary.

In the match build-up, typical pre-game hype filled the air with team news, stats, facts, important quotes, and TV listings. The dust has now settled, and Arsenal’s victory over the Seagulls remains a testament to the Gunners’ search for marginal gains in their quest for the Premier League title. It will be interesting to see how the season unfolds.