Arsenal beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 to return to the top of the Premier League.
Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring with a precise finish after sustained Arsenal pressure.
Arsenal dominated the first half, limiting Brighton to no shots before the break.
An own goal from Georginio Rutter doubled the lead early in the second half.
Brighton rallied and pulled one back through Diego Gómez after hitting the post.
Goalkeeper David Raya preserved the lead with a superb save from Yankuba Minteh.
Despite late tension, Arsenal held firm amid ongoing injury disruptions.
Manager Mikel Arteta said the narrow margin reflected Premier League reality.
