Arsenal survive pressure against Brighton to edge closer to title
Arsenal are now firmly cast as the villains of the Premier League title race - but this frenzied night at Brighton might just be the one that ultimately makes them victors.
The Gunners would, in all likelihood, end up as unpopular, unloved champions as their hard-nosed approach comes under increasingly unflattering scrutiny.
And more came their way after a contentious eyesore of a game settled by Bukayo Saka's early goal, one that saw Arsenal's lead at the top of the table extended to seven points to create a potentially decisive advantage.
Will Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta care if the means justify the end of a 22-year wait to win the Premier League? Unlikely.
