Arsenal’s Ugly Win at Brighton: The Three Points That Feel Like a Statement

Arsenal ground out a 1–0 win at Brighton in a match defined by grit, resilience and a sloppy Saka goal. Brighton controlled large parts of the game, but Gabriel’s heroic defending and a crucial early fumble by Bart Verbruggen secured three vital points. Mikel Arteta admitted it was hard work, praising his players’ commitment as the Gunners continue building title-winning form — 14 clean sheets in 30 league games unde