Arsenal were forced into survival mode late on, but a sensational save from David Raya helped them beat Brighton and stay top of the Premier League.
Martin Ødegaard scored his first goal of the season as Arsenal went 2-1 ahead, but Brighton pushed hard in the closing stages at the Emirates. The key moment came when substitute Yankuba Minteh unleashed a curling shot that looked bound for the top corner, only for Raya to produce an outstanding fingertip save.
Manager Mikel Arteta called the stop “sensational”, while pundits Alan Shearer and Andy Reid hailed it as one of the best saves of the season, stressing its importance at such a crucial stage.
Arsenal had dominated the first half, creating plenty of chances and limiting Brighton to none, but the visitors improved after the break and made the game far tighter than expected. Raya’s late heroics ensured the Gunners held on for the win and returned to the top of the table.
Arsenal stay top of the Premier League as David Raya’s sensational late save secures a narrow win over Brighton.
