Three things we learned from Arsenal win as Gunners show ugly side on pivotal night

"There are hard-fought wins and there are ugly wins. And then there is whatever this was at the Amex. Arsenal fought for their lives in defence, spending much of the match in their own half and dealing with an onslaught of Brighton pressure. The midfield offered no control, the attack no real respite for the first 70 minutes, and yet still the Gunners found a way."

"He stepped up massively, keeping Brighton at bay in the first-half almost by himself. Gabriel was called into action inside three minutes, getting back on the line to clear Carlos Baleba's dinked effort after David Raya's terrible pass out. That set the tone for the Brazilian, who slid in brilliantly to block a Kaoru Mitoma shot and carried on from there."

"It means Arsenal can go to the Etihad Stadium next month, lose, and still win the title. There are hard-fought wins and there are ugly wins. At this stage of the season, that is all that matters."

Arsenal defeated Brighton in a defensive battle that showcased their resilience rather than their attacking prowess. For the majority of the match, Arsenal lacked control and composure in possession, spending much of the game defending in their own half against Brighton's sustained pressure. The midfield provided minimal control while the attack offered little respite until Kai Havertz's second-half introduction improved Arsenal's ability to progress up the pitch. Centre-back Gabriel delivered a warrior performance, making crucial blocks and clearances to keep Brighton at bay. Despite continued Brighton pressure and defensive vulnerabilities, Arsenal secured the victory. Simultaneously, Manchester City drew with Forest, meaning Arsenal can now afford to lose at the Etihad and still win the title.

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