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TOP GUNS: Bukayo Saka’s penalty kιck was flawlessly executed, and Kai Havertz scores once more… however, one Arsenal star struggled with the pace at Brighton at times

Entertainment — 04/07/2024

A triumph over Brighton propelled a fashionable Arsenal back into first place in the Premier League standings, enabling them to pass both Liverpool and Manchester City. Hours after City had dismissed Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, Mikel Arteta’s squad once more faced the challenge of generating a response on the south coast.

Bukayo Saka’s icy first-half penalty, which was awarded after Gabriel Jesus was caught by the outstretched leg of Tariq Lamptey, gave the visitors the lead at the intermission.  Shortly after the hour mark, they increased their lead by two goals with a poacher’s strike from Kai Havertz, followed by a goal from Leandro Trossard against his former club.

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7 DAVID RAYA

Outstanding defense to prevent Julio Enciso after 44 minutes. Also impressive passing from the rear.

6.5 BEN WHITE

his former club and he engaged in a few heated confrontations, but he maintained his composure and defended admirably.

Ben White was involved in a couple of heated battles against his old club but kept his coolWilliam Saliba  7.5

An composed presence in the rear. When the appropriate positions are needed.

7 GABRIELA 

couple of occasions, he endangered his defensive partner Saliba. A pair of excellent headed opportunities from corners in the first half.

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6.5 OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO

Extra cautious in defense than usual, to his benefit

7 MARTIN ODEGAARDA 

54-minute attempt went over the bar via Bart Verbruggen’s fingertips. Facilitated play development up front and tracked back.

JORGINHO 6.5

Composed but struggled with the game’s pace at times. Nice cross to assist Kai Havertz.

DECLAN RICE 7.5

A lynchpin in the middle. Kept calm in tight spaces.

May be an image of 4 people, people playing football, people playing American football and text7.5 BUKAYO SAKAEarly on in the first half, a threаt. His punishment was flawlessly executed.KAI  HAVERTZ 8.5The spectators sang, “Kai Havertz once more scores.” Five goals in the course of seven league contests. Consistently effective link-up play for the duration of the match.Havertz brought up his fifth goal in seven league matches after tapping in from close range

GABRIEL JESUS 6.5

Won a penalty which gave Arsenal the lead. Moments of dribbling magic. Too wasteful in front of goal.

Gabriel Jesus won a penalty late in the first half but was too wasteful in front of goal

LEANDRO TROSSARD 7

Sealed the points with a dainty chip past the goalkeeper.