Arsenal gained more points and advanced to the title of the Premier League by the narrowest margin of 1-0 over Brighton and Hove Albion in the American Express Stadium. It was his 300 th game at the club and Bukayo Saka scored the winning goal that gave all the three points to the side of Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal out possessed and made multiple opportunities but a clinical finish by Saka resulted in the win. The fans were not only celebrating the win but also the milestone of Saka who has been increasingly becoming vital in the squad. He has been instrumental to the success of arsenal this season because of his consistency and creativity on the wing.
Arsenal are now in the lead of the premier league by a margin of seven points. Manchester City, their competitors, later in the day, attracted against Nottingham Forest, thus increasing the gap and also granting a huge lead to the Gunners in the title contest. This outcome also gives the team and travelling fans confidence as the fans have been vocal in supporting their team.
Arteta complimented the team on effort, teamwork, discipline and tenacity. The defensive structure of the Arsenal team had given fewer opportunities to Brighton, and the speed of transitions enabled Saka and other offensive players to use the opportunity. The win indicates that Arsenal can play vital matches effectively when it is in stress.
With the season nearing the end of its term, Arsenal fans are hopeful that the club will be able to sustain this. The team has an excellent team, has been tactically consistent, and under-pressure players such as Bukayo Saka have delivered, and it should not take the club long before they win another title in the premier league.
