ARSENAL retained their lead over Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League table with a hard-fought win over Brighton.
The Gunners ran out 1-0 winners at the Amex thanks to a speculative striker from .
Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game against BrightonCredit: Arsenal FC via Getty Images
The England international’s strike was his 79th for the Gunners in his 300thCredit: AFP via Getty Images
The England international struck a tame left-footed strike from range towards goal.
And Seagulls stopper Bart Verbruggen somehow conspired to let the ball go between his legs and into the back of the net.
The Gunners’ suffocating performance at the Amex was boosted by second-placed City dropping points at home to strugglers Nottingham Forest.
Pep Guardiola’s troops were held to a 2-2 draw at the Etihad and are now SEVEN POINTS adrift of the league leaders.
They do, however, have a game in hand on their title rivals.
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