Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal are up for the challenge of competing with Manchester City for the Premier League title.

Dealt an injury blow right before the game was due to begin, it could have been a tricky afternoon for Mikel Arteta’s Gunners. But they took it in their stride and dominated for more than half the game, ultimately surviving Brighton’s attempt at a fightback.

Arsenal were once again wasteful with their scoring chances but managed to eek out a 2-1 victory over Brighton at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, to send themselves back to the top of the Premier League table.

Three things we learned from Arsenal win as Martin Odegaard back to his best but worrying pattern raises concern Brighton at home has often been a fixture for Arsenal to trip up in over recent seasons, but not this time.

The Premier League is at the stage where those chasing the title trade wins blow for blow, and Arsenal continued their battle with Manchester City by matching their three points earlier in the day — albeit with a nervy finish at the Emirates against Brighton.

Martin Odegaard was on target as Arsenal beat Brighton in the Premier League, and Declan Rice's celebrations speak volumes about how the captain is seen at the club.

Arsenal resisted a late fightback from Brighton to keep hold of first place in the Premier League, but Manchester City and Aston Villa are in hot pursuit.

Arsenal are winning games via own goals and penalties these days. Can they hold off surging Manchester City for the Premier League title if Viktor Gyokeres (or someone else) doesn't start firing?

The league leaders are still without Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera but Gabriel came on to make his first appearance since November.