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Good afternoon, and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of today's game. Arsenal led the league at Christmas, and remained top after beating West Ham 3-1 on ...

The resulting free-kick is delivered deep into the box and Saliba connects well with a volley. Lovely team move again from Brighton, this time resulting in a goal. It's the seventh goal of the season for Martinelli but it's brilliant, brilliant play from Odegaard. What a moment for 18-year-old Evan Ferguson. Anthony Taylor isn't buying it and books the winger for simulation. But he can't keep his header down and the ball goes behind. •2h ago Pacesetters.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) We can't get distracted and will be taking each game as it comes. We can do better in some parts of the game but it was a great performance all round." He said: "It was another important goal and I'm happy to help the team with goals and assists. See below for a play-by-play of the last Premier League match of 2022, as well as highlights and post-game reaction.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal take on Brighton with hopes of maintaining their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

[manager signed to a new deal](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/thomas-frank-brentford-coach-contract-latest-b2251025.html), beat Man City before the World Cup, produced a credible – first half, at least – display [to hold Tottenham to a 2-2 draw ](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-brentford-result-score-harry-kane-b2251596.html)on Boxing Day and are in the top half of the table. [Premier League clubs face crunch time in potential 11-team relegation fight](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league-relegation-wolves-everton-southampton-b2252446.html) [Gabriel Martinelli](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/gabriel-martinelli) pulled the hosts ahead in the second half en route to the hosts’ 10th straight top-flight home victory, equalling their all-time record. Can a team be simultaneously sitting in the top half and doing the cliched nervous look back over their shoulder at the bottom three? [from shipping to the first goal against West Ham to cruise to a 3-1 victory](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-west-ham-result-premier-league-goals-b2251717.html) and maintain their four-game winning run. The Premier League leaders on 1st January have gone on to win the title in nine of the last 13 seasons. But they also have just that one win at City in their last seven and, if they do not beat West Ham before the turn of the year, will have only two league victories to their name in four months when they host Liverpool in their 2023 opener. [Mikel Arteta’s](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/mikel-arteta) men will need to win to keep themselves at least five points clear of the reigning champions, Manchester City. As is it stands Manchester City are being held to a 1-1 drew at home against Everton. The Seagulls come into the match seventh in the league but will keep up the pace with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United if they defeat the Gunners. [Mikel Arteta](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/mikel-arteta) hopes [Arsene Wenger](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/arsene-wenger)’s first trip back to the Emirates since leaving the club in 2018 was the first of many future visits by the former [Arsenal](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/arsenal) boss. [Arsenal ](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/arsenal)hope to maintain their lead at the top of the [Premier League ](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/premier-league)table as they travel to [Brighton](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/brighton-and-hove-albion) for the first of a few tricky upcoming fixtures for the Gunners.

Arsenal transfer news: The Gunners are understood to extremely keen on adding the Shakhtar Donetsk forward to Mikel Arteta's squad and could secure his ...

[ the Gunners ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)will revisit the situation once the January window opens, with Shakhtar's representatives insisting they would sanction the deal should the right price be met. The Gunners have already had a [£55million bid rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/shakhtar-respond-arsenal-mudryk-bid-25844817) and are expected to return with a higher offer for the winger. The clips included his goals against RB Leipzig and Celtic, as well as a number of dazzling attacking runs. Mudryk hasn't put a stop to his cryptic messages and has showed Arsenal exactly what they will be getting should they sign him. We receive offers, but they are not the ones we would like to see on our table," [CEO Serhii Palkin said.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-mykhaylo-mudryk-january-transfer-25860795) This season, the forward has continued to impress with eye-catching performances in the Champions League against Real Madrid and Celtic.

Silent Stan, as he is otherwise known by supporters, is placed at the top of the sport-specific Forbes' 2022 sports rich list with a colossal net worth of £8.8 ...

He acquired a controlling stake in the Gunners in 2011 but has often been accused of not spending enough money to make them competitive in the Premier League. [Premier League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/premier-league) title in almost 20 years thanks to a superb start to the season which has seen them collect 40 points from 15 games. The top three is completed by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Kroenke is £40million ahead of Jones. Finishing in the top-four will also guarantee them a spot in the [Champions League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/champions-league) - and with it a healthy boost to the coffers. [Arsenal](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/arsenal-fc) owner Stan Kroenke has joined the north Londoners at the top of the table after ending 2022 as the richest person in sport, according to Forbes.

Arsenal have Oleksandr Zinchenko in the starting lineup and Takehiro Tomiyasu back on the bench for this evening's trip to Brighton on New Year's Eve.

League leaders Arsenal will visit the Falmer Stadium to take on seventh-placed Brighton in what promises to a belter of a game. Both Arsenal and Brighton ...

Arsenal have 40 points from 15 games, having won their previous four league games in a row. Brighton have won just four games out of 11 under new boss Roberto De Zerbi. Both Arsenal and Brighton marked their return to the Premier League with identical 3-1 wins over West Ham and Southampton respectively.

Fans on the best and worst of the season so far – and who they want to sign in the January transfer window.

And the worst … What we need in the window: Canny recruitment has bolstered a squad that has full belief in Marco Silva’s ideals, and it shows: Antonee Robinson’s improvement and Tim Ream’s consistency are key examples. Top 17 must remain the priority, of course – and yet top seven is tantalisingly within reach. In more recent times it’d be goalkeeper Neville Southall, and in the 21st century, in terms of value, commitment and longevity, Séamus Coleman. Onana is struggling in midfield, Gueye is ineffective and the wingers have underperformed. We finished the season bottom. With a goal ratio of one in two he propelled us to the Premier League, played for England, and became a club legend with his own song. He was everything you want in a player, and we won everything with him. What we need in the window: We’re desperate for a striker. Hopefully the World Cup break gave Potter some time to rethink, and the win over Bournemouth was comfortable. Arsène Wenger overheard the hype and handed Stepanovs a four-year deal. McGrath tops the list.

Arsenal are expected to be busy when the January transfer window opens as they aim to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League.

Arsenal want to bring in a winger in January and Mudryk fits the bill perfectly. [He has also publicly stated how keen he would be on a move to north London.](https://www.goal.com/en/news/mudryk-addresses-arsenal-fans-social-media-persistence-as-he-talks-up-transfer/blt0e410c8510ca9471) All the talk as January approaches is centred around Mykhailo Mudryk.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal - The American Express Odegaard was Arsenal's best player by a distance at Brighton (Photo: ...

Was occasionally peripheral but performed well when Arsenal got him the ball, and deserved his goal, outpacing Lamptey after a fine through ball. - Gabriel Martinelli: Drove hard at Lamptey for the first time really just after halftime, producing a shot that could not be held and was converted by Nketiah. - Eddie Nketiah: Has big shoes to fill as he leads the line of a table-topping deprived of Gabriel Jesus. Terrific tackle to cut off the counter-attack led to the first goal. By contrast, his actual goal was a complete mishit which bounced over about 15 bodies thanks to the scuff. There are big tests ahead for the Gunners, and his replacement Kieran Tierney may end up being preferred. - Oleksandr Zinchenko: Far more comfortable when moving forward and tucking into central midfield, which is the position many expected him to play when he switched from Man City to Arsenal. Not a great night albeit the goals were far more his defensive partner’s fault than his own. Did get pulled out of position by smart build-up play for Mitoma’s goal, and was then bullied by Evan Ferguson- for the second. Occasionally caught out by the pace of Mitoma and Estupinan. Sharp tip over the bar from Trossard drive as Brighton kept him busy on the break in the first half. [Manchester City had failed to beat Everton at the Etihad earlier in the day ](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league-table-results-man-utd-champions-league-man-city-2058351?ico=in-line_link)while third-placed Newcastle also dropped points in their 0-0 draw with Leeds.

Find out who Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi have selected for this evening's clash at the Amex Stadium.

Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Meanwhile Roberto De Zerbi has made two changes to his side, with Billy Gilmour replacing the suspended Moises Caicedo, who picked up his fifth caution of the season in their victory against Southampton on Monday. Mikel Arteta has made one change to his side to face Brighton & Hove Albion this evening, with Oleksandr Zinchenko returning to the starting XI.

Bukayo Saka opened the scoring after just 65 seconds before Martin Odegaard doubled Arsenal's advantage with Eddie Nketiah adding a third shortly after the ...

Crystal Palace picked up three vital points with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Arsenal will head into the new year with a seven-point lead at the summit of the Premier League following a 4-2 win at Brighton. Southampton will begin 2023 at the foot of the Premier League after a last-gasp Joao Palhinha goal condemned them to a 2-1 defeat at Fulham.

Arsenal transfer news: Mudryk shows his true feeling once more as teasing message is sent ahead of January window.

"I think Mudryk can win the Ballon d'Or in the future. [De Zerbi had already been extremely complimentary of the player ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mykhaylo-mudryk-arsenal-january-transfer-25869042)he used to manage, saying ahead of the game: "Mudryk is a fantastic player, but Brighton can't buy him. Mykhaylo Mudryk has sent another teasing message to Arsenal ahead of the January transfer window. I like him, because I like all my ex-players. It comes days after yet another social media message which he sent out during the 3-1 victory over West Ham. It doesn't look like convincing him will be a problem, though.

Mykhailo Mudryk has dropped another Arsenal transfer hint as he streamed their Premier League clash with Brighton and called Mikel Arteta a 'top coach'.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). In that situation it’s movement and attacking at the right moment. [Champions League](https://metro.co.uk/tag/champions-league/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1). [Troy Deeney predicts Arsenal will finish third after backing Man City for title](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/31/troy-deeney-predicts-where-arsenal-will-finish-after-backing-man-city-for-premier-league-title-18018577/?ico=more_text_links) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1) have also joined the transfer race and are hoping to bring the Ukrainian to Stamford Bridge.

Mykhailo Mudryk tuned in to Brighton's Premier League clash with Arsenal on New Year's Eve - and shared his admiration for both bosses.

[Meanwhile, Arsenal went seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 4-2 win over Brighton at the AmEx in the final match of 2022.](/sport/live/article-11579585/Brighton-vs-Arsenal-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html) [Brighton](/news/brighton/index.html)'s Premier League clash with [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) on New Year's Eve - and shared his admiration for both bosses. [Arsenal dominated, winning 4-2 away in the last Premier League clash of 2022](/sport/live/article-11579585/Brighton-vs-Arsenal-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html)

Arsenal end 2022 with a seven-point lead at the top of the league after they prevailed 4-2 in a lively encounter at the Amex.

“Maybe we need to control the game a bit better,” admitted Ødegaard. “The last goal of Martinelli, it closed the game,” shrugged De Zerbi afterwards. Manic on the touchline through those closing moments, Arteta called for a calm his frenzied expression did not remotely match. “I can say nothing more than Mac Allister is in my Brighton team, I can tell you nothing more,” said De Zerbi. “A big win, I’m really happy, they made it tough for us,” said Arteta. [Premier League](https://www.theguardian.com/football/premierleague) encounters with Arsenal and would eventually play their part, but it took only 70 seconds for them to concede.

Substitute Evan Ferguson, 18, scored his first league goal with 13 minutes remaining and Mitoma thought he had brought Brighton to within a one-goal deficit but ...

[Julio Enciso](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/20975/Julio-Enciso) 6. [Liverpool](/football/team?id=364) on Oct. [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/299911/mykhailo-mudryk) made it clear he was watching. Maybe we need to control the game a bit better, we let them in a couple of times, but they are a good team, good on the ball." It was another test of their resolve in the pressurised environment of a title race, against a gifted Brighton side (albeit bereft of World Cup winning playmaker [Alexis Mac Allister](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/249299/Alexis-Mac-Allister)) who had already thrashed [Chelsea](/football/team?id=363) at home and won away at [Manchester United](/football/team?id=360) this season. [Erling Haaland](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/253989/Erling-Haaland) could enjoy five weeks resting up before continuing his devastating form with Manchester City. Top of the league and playing such good football, why wouldn't a top player want to be part of something with this much potential? Odegaard now has seven goals and five assists from 15 league matches this season, more than his tally for the entirety of the previous campaign. [Upcoming fixtures](/football/fixtures?league=eng.1) He produced a jaw-dropping moment of skill which almost led to stunning goal for Gabriel Martinelli before scoring Arsenal's second goal himself, albeit with a scruffy left-footed finish. [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst)

Former Premier League manager Tony Pulis singled out 'absolutely fantastic' Martin Odegaard after Arsenal beat Brighton to go seven points clear of title ...

They have both showed quality, resilience and Arsenal have certainly got that real, real class. [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Troy Deeney predicts Arsenal will finish third after backing Man City for title](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/31/troy-deeney-predicts-where-arsenal-will-finish-after-backing-man-city-for-premier-league-title-18018577/?ico=more_text_links) [Mykhailo Mudryk drops Arsenal transfer hint after Chelsea enter race](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/31/mykhailo-mudryk-drops-arsenal-transfer-hint-chelsea-enter-race-18019783/?ico=more_text_links) ‘Technically they are excellent. [Martin Odegaard](https://metro.co.uk/tag/martin-odegaard/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) after [Arsenal ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/arsenal-fc/)beat Brighton to go seven points clear of title rivals [Manchester City](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-city-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2).

However Robert De Zerbi's team fought back and Kaoru Mitoma pulled one back, which was cancelled out just six minutes later through Gabriel Martinelli. Evan ...

A dangerous ball across our own box was dealt with by Gabriel, and the ball found its way to Odegaard via Granit Xhaka. Following that, we head across north London for our second derby day of the campaign against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, January 15. But Brighton wouldn’t go away and with 14 minutes remaining, they managed to make it 4-2. But with the game finely balanced, on 39 minutes we crucially managed to double our advantage and halt the home team’s momentum. That injected some belief into the home crowd, but it was quickly extinguished as we grabbed our fourth of the night. The Brazilian saw a shot deflect off Lewis Dunk and into Saka’s path, who tucked home his sixth league goal of the campaign.

Arsenal move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League despite a second-half wobble at Brighton.

Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. - Home7 - Shots - 22Mitoma - 13Groß - 30Estupiñán - 6Colwill - 5Dunk - 2Lamptey - 1Sánchez But they wobbled when full-backs Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko were substituted after an hour. [Arteta plays down title hopes after extending lead at New Year](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64137617) [What did you make of Brighton's performance?

Arsenal transfer target Mykhailo Mudryk is once again watching the Gunners in the Premier League, suggesting he's seriously interested in a move.

Should Chelsea decide to lodge a bid for Mudryk, the Ukrainian may be in a situation where he needs to choose between the two London rivals. For the second time in less than a week, Mudryk has shown off how he's watching Mikel Arteta's side, who are cruising to a win over Brighton as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table. They might face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea, however, with the Blues also reportedly keen on bringing him to England.

On Thursday, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was asked about his team's interest in the star. But he replied: “I cannot talk about players that are not Arsenal.” READ ...

And although Evan Ferguson got his name on the scoresheet for the hosts late on, it was Arsenal’s day. But Shakhtar have been willing to comment publicly about the rumours as the club’s vice director Carlo Nicolini recently said: “€60million (£53million) it's not enough to sign Mudryk. The 21-year-old winger had been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates after starring for Shakhtar Donetsk.

Free highlights and match report as Buakyo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli all score in pulsating encounter with the Seagulls; ...

"If they don't beat Newcastle, you don't expect them to beat Tottenham, they don't beat Tottenham then you don't expect them to beat United. You had the feeling they were going to give everything they could and commit a lot of players forward and test the last line. It was a big test for us to win again, three in a row. The goal was all about Odegaard though who on the turn, hit a first-time pass for Martinelli to race through and finish. Arsenal started the second half much like the first and added a third within two minutes of the restart. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaking to Sky Sports: "That was a big win against a really good side. They've given themselves a little gap where they can afford to lose a few games. They went to Old Trafford and got beat, and I didn't think they deserved to. In the final Premier League game of 2022, Arsenal knew by kick-off that a win would take them seven points clear and make those New Year's celebrations extra special for the travelling contingent. It was soon 2-0 to the away side. Gabriel Martinelli's shot was blocked but the ball fell beautifully for Saka, who made no mistake with his finish. The Gunners are seven points clear after 16 games, a lead no previous Premier League leader has surrendered.

When Mikel Arteta makes his New Year's resolutions, he will simply be asking for more of the same from Arsenal in 2023.

Arsenal quickly pounced, with Oleksandr Zinchenko spraying the ball out left to Gabriel Martinelli. The omens are good. But even with seven goals in their last two games since the Premier League resumed after the World Cup, Arsenal want to add more firepower to their squad. It was a slick goal - Arsenal’s fastest away from home in the Premier League since 2013 - and one that underlined what has been key to the success of the team under Arteta. In nine of the last 13 seasons the team top of the table on New Year’s Day has gone on to be crowned champions. [Mikel Arteta](/topic/mikel-arteta) makes his New Year’s resolutions, he will simply be asking for more of the same from [Arsenal](/topic/arsenal) in 2023.

Bukayo Saka has thanked our supporters for their efforts to provide us with plenty of vocal encouragement during our New Year's Eve win at Brighton & Hove ...

You can see how important it’s going to be, and it’s definitely going to be important going into the next few fixtures.” “I think it’s important that I can try and affect my team, that’s why I’m picked - to obviously try and be the difference. It’s been an amazing journey so far, and I think we just need to continue that in the new year.”

Brighton 2-4 Arsenal: All four of the Gunners' starting attackers netted as the Seagulls twice tried to get back in the match late on.

Poor defending from William Saliba allowed 18-year-old striker Ferguson to sneak in and poke a milestone goal through the legs of Ramsdale. Odegaard released Martinelli with a sumptuous first-time pass and the Brazilian did the rest, outpacing Lamptey from halfway before finishing low under Sanchez. The Gunners then looked to be in real danger of contriving to throw away two points when Mitoma diverted his second of the game into the bottom right corner.

Arsenal are in negotiations with Shakhtar Donetsk over the transfer of Mykhailo Mudryk – and it seems the Ukraine winger is a big fan of Mikel Arteta and ...

"I cannot talk about players that are not ours," he said in his press conference before the trip to Brighton. The 21-year-old winger is valued at [an eye-popping £85million](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-mykhailo-mudryk-man-utd-28831376) by Shakhtar, who have benefited from 10 goals and eight assists in all competitions this campaign. If we will not, then let it be another time. Yes, it would be hard to say no from my side, I can't say no but the transfer is not only my decision and my word." I'll speak again to Arsenal. "If we will agree, then let it be so. Murdryk has also used his Instagram to share a compilation video showing his best goals and skills of 2022. The Italian coached Mudryk during the 2021/22 season, but the post seems aimed at talking up Arteta, more than hailing his former manager. He recently told CBS: "I think every guy dreams about the Premier League. I like the way they play. It's believed the Gunners have already [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) after watching their [impressive win](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/brighton-arsenal-saka-odegaard-nketiah-28849047) over [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc).

Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka insist Arsenal are not getting carried away, despite leading the league by seven points at the end of 2022.

We are focusing on the next game because we know how well Newcastle have been playing." "We are not focusing on that now. "Of course at the start of the season if you asked us if we wanted this, we would bite your hand off. [everything you need to know](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57737152)to make sure you never miss a moment [Everything Arsenal - go straight to all the best content](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal) We had to dig in as well. Arsenal and City have played 16 games each so far this season.

Watch the best of the action from the Amex Stadium as we ran out victors in a six-goal thriller.

You can see how important it’s going to be, and it’s definitely going to be important going into the next few fixtures.” “I think it’s important that I can try and affect my team, that’s why I’m picked - to obviously try and be the difference. It’s been an amazing journey so far, and I think we just need to continue that in the new year.”

Danny Murphy is adamant Arsenal are not going anywhere in the Premier League title race and has named the one 'irreplaceable' player in Mikel Arteta's squad ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Bukayo Saka reacts to Arsenal’s seven-point lead over Manchester City](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/31/bukayo-saka-admits-arsenal-have-big-chance-to-win-premier-league-title-18019929/?ico=more_text_links) [Paul Merson rules four ‘big teams’ out of the Premier League title race](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/31/arsenal-paul-merson-rules-liverpool-man-utd-chelsea-out-title-race-premier-league-18020005/?ico=more_text_links) [BBC’s Match of the Day](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007t9y1). [Manchester City](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-city-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1) going into 2023 after beating Brighton on [New Year’s Eve](https://metro.co.uk/tag/new-years-eve/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK2). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)

Arsenal will make an improved offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk. Chelsea are also keen, with Arsenal's first offer of £45m short of ...

[Chelsea, meanwhile, continue to step up their push to get Benfica's World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez](/sport/football/article-11588921/Chelsea-plan-talks-Benfica-Enzo-Fernandez-106m-deal-aid-January-games.html), who has a valuation of around £106m. [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) have also posted interest as Arsenal's initial £45m offer is well short of Shakhtar's desired £85m valuation. Mudryk, who turns 22 on January 5, would definitely fit that mould.

Mikel Arteta praised his players' reaction to their 4-2 win at Brighton on Saturday as they moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.

That’s what we want that those players decide football matches when the team needs it and they’re doing it." The Gunners boss said: "He’s doing what we want him to do, which is decide football matches, work really had and deliver to the team what it needs in each moment of every game. "That means that they know that we can still play better and be better.

Arsenal were 4-2 winners against Brighton on Saturday Night Football to go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table; Bukayo Saka, ...

"One of the clues to knowing when an elite team is in front of your eyes is how they can hurt the opposition from all angles. You had the feeling they were going to give everything they could and commit a lot of players forward, and test the last line. Maybe we need to control the game a bit better, we let them in a couple of times, but they are a good team, good on the ball." He added: "We have to focus again, review the match. They're a year older and hopefully a year wiser." It was a big test for us to win again, three in a row. "Their squad is better this season in terms of strength in depth and they're more mature. "They started so well and that's the name of the game. "But that might play to Arsenal's advantage. "They're good to watch, it's not a fluke. We know how hard it is to come here and weather as well it wasn't easy. "They are right in it, no question.

Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah grabbed early goals in each half for Arsenal as they won 4-2 away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in the final Premier ...

"We don't care about the other teams, three points was everything today and we did it. We are really happy," he told Sky Sports. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

Arsenal news: Catch all the latest Arsenal news, rumours and gossip including updates on the Gunners' Premier League title chase, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Martin ...

His decisions, he is also a leader in the team. The Gunners have already had a [£55million bid rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/shakhtar-respond-arsenal-mudryk-bid-25844817) and are expected to return with a higher offer for the winger. You see that Norway is now getting more top-class players, and I hope they can do well internationally in the years to come." The way he analyses the game. I like him and the way he makes football look so easy. He really is like a young Cesc Fabregas. I actually spoke to Martin about it after the game now on Boxing Day. Fortunately, he is here now. The clips included his goals against RB Leipzig and Celtic, as well as a number of dazzling attacking runs. The hints keep coming. The forward posted a video over a minute long full of goals, skills, assists and impressive play on his private Instagram page. Martin Odegaard also continued his fine form with a goal and splendid assist as the Gunners made it 14 wins in 16 games.

Arsenal are expected to reinforce their squad in January, so we simulated the upcoming transfer window to see who Mikel Arteta and Edu could sign.

Overall, FM23 predicts that the Gunners could add three new players to their squad in January, with the midfield and attack the targeted positions by Arteta. [failing to sign Douglas Luiz](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-douglas-luiz-transfer-24905206) from Aston Villa on transfer deadline day in the summer, a new midfielder could also be an option for Mikel Arteta, with a few more signings potentially enough to help push the Gunners to the Premier League title. Arsenal also reached two cup finals in the simulation, but they failed to win any of them. Arsenal ended the season with an incredible tally of 95 points, but defeat on the last day of the season saw them lose out to City by three points. We used Football Manager 2023 to simulate the January transfer window and find out. [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/) are in need of added depth in the squad, particularly in attack.

Arsenal transfer news: Catch all the latest Gunners news including updates on the Gunners' pursuit of Mykhaylo Mudryk, William Saliba's future and the ...

Despite snubbing the Gunners for Juventus last January, the Serb's future in Italy is unclear [with interest arriving from the Premier League for his services.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/dusan-vlahovic-arsenal-transfer-chelsea-25776238) The attacking duo's current deals expire in 2024 and it's understood that the club are in the process of tying them down to extended deals. [Arsenal's ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/)attackers got on the scoresheet in the Gunners' thrilling victory over Brighton on New Year's Eve. Mykhaylo Mudryk has sent another teasing message to Arsenal ahead of the January transfer window. The Gunners stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League last night with a 4-2 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion after Manchester City failed to defeat struggling Everton earlier in the day. It comes days after yet another social media message which he sent out during the 3-1 victory over West Ham. “But saying that, this is a new Arsenal. [ Bukayo Saka](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/saka-arsenal-contract-man-city-25767820) and [ Gabriel Martienlli](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/gabriel-martinelli-new-arsenal-contract-25805512) as players Arsenal remain keen on keeping hold of. [Arsenal ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/)may have been given a route to sign [Dusan Vlahovic](https://www.football.london/all-about/dusan-vlahovic) from Juventus in January but it would likely involve the departure of a key first-team star. This is a team that’s top of the league and a team that we do actually have to take seriously again, a club we have to take seriously again.” [Mikel Arteta's side](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/mikel-arteta-martin-odegaard-martinelli-25871651) and once again there was a player pulling the strings magnificently who has been told Arsenal would not be able to replace him. How does it feel waking up as league leaders?

Mikel Arteta praised a 'big performance' from his Arsenal side for a 4-2 win at Brighton but cautioned against complacency in the title race.

We are focusing on the next game because we know how well Newcastle have been playing." "We are not focusing on that now. "[It] sounds amazing," he said. We had to dig in as well.” "Of course at the start of the season if you asked us if we wanted this, we would bite your hand off. Premier League

Manchester City drew with Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, allowing Arsenal to move seven points clear by beating Brighton.

We are focusing on the next game because we know how well Newcastle have been playing." "We are not focusing on that now. This is what we want and we have to keep improving as a team and play better and dominate in all areas." "[It] sounds amazing," he said. We are really happy. And with the Gunners kicking off at the Amex Stadium after [City's](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) draw had been confirmed, they were buoyed by the news coming from Manchester.

Arsenal and Chelsea could be embroiled in a couple of January transfer battles.

So Arsenal could attempt to offer Chelsea a dose of their own medicine if they go in for Vlahovic. There is no date set yet for his return to action. Shakhtar publicly want up to £86m for the 21-year-old. The Gunners have been linked with the striker before and could make a January raid on [Juventus](/latest/juventus-fc). It hasn't gone quite to plan for him in Turin so far and he is already linked with a move away from the club. The Shakhtar Donetsk winger is Arsenal's top January target.

Chelsea hope to hijack Arsenal's move for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk after the Gunners had a bid rejected for the Ukrainian winger.

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