Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz Strikes as Arsenal Defeat Brighton to go Top of Premier League Table

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Arsenal have defeated Brighton to go top of the Premier League table.

Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz struck for the Gunners as they ease pass the Seagulls to secure all three points and overtake Liverpool at the top of the table.

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Arsenal started the game on the front foot, wielding control of proceedings. Despite coming across a slew of chances, the Gunners drew blank in the first half settling for a 0-0 draw.

Brighton made no concrete attempt in the final third. They wielded a sizeable share of the possession but struggle to create chances.

Arsenal looked set to secure a win but needed an improved performance, and strong finishing to make their chances count.

After a barren first half draw, Gabriel Jesus came up clutch for the home side in the 54th minute after a cornerkick. The Brazilian attacker scored a flying header after cornerkick to give Arsenal the lead.

After conceding, Brighton made little effort to find the equaliser as they struggle under Arsenal's dominant display.

Gabriel Martinelli was clinical on the wings for the Gunners but squandered a slew of chances that would have sealed the win.

Martin Odegaard came close to doubling the lead late in the game after a goal-mouth scramble but had his shot deflect off Brighton player for a cornerkick.

After series of numb and dull display in Arsenal's half Brighton finally came close to an equaliser. Kaoru Mitoma broke through the left wing and poke a cross pass into the box but Pascal Gross' touch fell on the back of the net.

Brighton suffered a big blow to their comeback hopes late in the game after Arsenal broke on a counter attack setting up Kai Havertz on a one-on-one challenge with Brighton goalkeeper.

The German attacker perfectly beat the Brighton goalie, lifting the ball into the net to double Arsenal's lead.

With few minutes left to play, Arsenal held on to the 2-0 lead and ran out with a comfortable victory to go top of the Premier League table.

In other Premier League results, Aston Villa came from behind to defeat Brentford away from home while West Ham thrashed Wolves 3-0.