Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard each scored to help Arsenal overcome Brighton and briefly rise to the top of the Premier League rankings.
Arsenal currently leads the Premier League. (Source: Getty Images.))
Arsenal maintained their success, winning 3-0 away to Brighton in round 32 of the Premier League.
The Gunners’ offense had a magnificent day, with Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard all scoring to secure victory for the home club.
Bukayo Saka scored the opening goal in the 33rd minute from 11 metres out after Gabriel Jesus was fouled in the penalty area.
Kai Havertz extended the lead in the 62nd minute with a close-range strike, and Leandro Trossard followed up with a precise finish to complete a 3-0 triumph after replacing Jesus.
This victory moves Coach Mikel Arteta’s club to 71 points after 32 matches, surpassing Liverpool to temporarily take the top spot in the Premier League rankings.
The London Gunners are now one point ahead of The Kop, despite having played one more games.
In this round, coach Jurgen Klopp and his team will visit Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium on March 7 at 9:30 p.m.
If they defeat Manchester United in the round 32 highlight match, Liverpool will return to the top spot, closing the gap on Arsenal and Manchester City by two and three points, respectively.
Manchester City also triumphed in this round, defeating Crystal Palace 4-2 on their own turf.
Kevin De Bruyne (double), Rico Lewis, and Erling Haaland all scored to help the reigning champion win back at Selhurst Park.