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December 27, 2025
Ødegaard’s strike and Raya’s wonder save help steer Arsenal past Brighton
A few minutes before half-time in a contest that largely swung one way but briefly veered the other, Brighton threatened what was then a rare foray into Arsenal territory.
TL;DR
- Arsenal secured a win against Brighton, climbing back to the top of the Premier League.
- The team is facing a significant number of injuries, with players taking on unfamiliar positions.
- Arsenal took the lead through Martin Ødegaard and extended it via a Georginio Rutter own goal.
- Brighton's Diego Gómez scored unexpectedly, creating a tense period for Arsenal.
- Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the team's resilience and ability to manage injuries.
- Arsenal had a dominant first half statistically, but failed to convert their chances effectively.
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