Arsenal 1-0 Brighton: Saka seals title push with deflected goal

Arsenal secured a vital 1-0 win against Brighton on March 4, 2026, moving seven points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Bukayo Saka, 24, scored the decisive goal in the ninth minute after a deflected shot, becoming the fourth youngest player to reach 300 games for Arsenal. Despite underwhelming performances, Arsenal's defensive efficiency and work ethic secured the result at Brighton's Amex Stadium. Manchester City's 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest left Arsenal in control of the title race, with the Gunners having won five of their last seven league games. Arsenal's reliance on set-pieces continues, having scored 16 goals from dead balls this season, including 19 total from set plays. The win quelled doubts about their title-winning mentality after previous collapses in 2023 and 2024.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/04/arsenal-extend-lead-in-title-race-after-saka-sinks-brighton/