BRIGHTON, England – If there’s any truth to the idea that ArsenalThe Gunners’ 3-0 victory over Brighton on Saturday gives real hope that they won’t falter.

It looks like this will be the most closely-contested three-way ever. Premier League Arsenal’s trip the Amex Stadium marks the second of a series of road tests that punctuate these final weeks like banana peels on the road.

After demonstrating their defensive resilience and earning a draw at Manchester City Last weekend, Arsenal showed their discipline once again at Brighton. Gunners have added potency to their attack, which is reminiscent of how they were dominating opponents at the beginning of 2024. They haven’t trailed in a single minute during a league game so far this year.

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Arsenal was in need of a penalty kick from Bukayo Saka First half edge. The Gunners had the better chances, but still looked at risk when Brighton’s intelligent press was aligned to more incisive passes.

Arsenal was able to keep the home team at a distance, and their closest call came when goalkeeper David Raya Had to make a fantastic save at full length to deny Julio Enciso Before half-time. In the second period, the Gunners showed a level of dominance that is usually reserved for Manchester City. Liverpool Given the stakes at play.

Kai Havertz The impressive streak of his influencing games in an important way continued as he scored a second on 62 and assisted a late goal as a sub. Leandro Trossard The counter-attack was a success, and the player then lifted a clever finish to win. Bart Verbruggen.

The win here does not guarantee that you will win the next away games against Wolves, Tottenham and Manchester United Of course, it’s not any easier. The confidence they gained from their performance against a Brighton side that had not lost a league game since August is a boost for their confidence, and also a benchmark that they can aim to achieve in the remaining fixtures.

This away victory is especially important for an Arsenal team who, in the run-up to last season, drew against Liverpool and West Ham and lost at City. Nottingham Forest.

Arteta, who was asked on Saturday if a win such as this can give his team more confidence in the future, clearly feels encouraged by their performance.

“Yes, I think it does, because this place is really, really difficult to get to,” he said. “And coming here and winning in the manner and form that we have done. We can continue to do what we are doing, hopefully.

“At last, it comes down to performance. You have earned the right to play in this league. The teams ask you many questions, and there are many things you need to control to win a Premier League game away from home. And the team seems much better at controlling these moments.

“We’ve been comfortable at different stages of the game when teams demand other stuff. It’s a huge step for the team.

Havertz won 2021 Champions League with Chelsea — scoring the winning penalty in the final against City, but never fully convinced at Stamford Bridge. Sources close to him claim he was both injured and also unable to adapt to the new style of play when the Blues changed managers from Thomas Tuchel, to Graham Potter, and then to Frank Lampard.

Arteta has, however, brought consistency to Havertz’s game and the role of centre-forward, for which he was often criticized in a Chelsea shirt. Around two months have passed since the 24-year old began playing regularly in the middle. The returns are extremely valuable, with five goals and three assist now from his last seven starts.

Havertz’s nine goals in the English league is his best performance in a season. He is on the verge of becoming the striker that many wanted Arsenal to sign in January.

Arteta said that “players often decide where they want to play.” “We may have certain ideas, but you can see certain relationships that make it flow.

“When it flows it is important to let it go. Kai is definitely flowing right now. He is very comfortable and the team is also very comfortable with him. The rest is happening naturally.

Arsenal’s defense continues to look impenetrable. Brighton only managed 10 shots and a 0.53 expected goals figure. Danny Welbeck The stoic centre back partnership of William Saliba Gabriel Magalhaes. This was the first time in Premier League history that the Gunners kept five consecutive clean sheets away from home.

Brighton’s Carlos Baleba He did his best to disrupt Arsenal’s rhythm in the midfield but Declan Rice You can also find out more about the following: Jorginho They never looked like they were going to relinquish their control. Arsenal is unbeaten in 11 league games, with 10 wins. They’ve scored 38 goals, and conceded only four. They finished Saturday as the table’s top team and improved their goal differential even further, holding a nine-goal lead over Liverpool and an 11-goal edge over City.

The tests will be continued — and last year’s late slump with eight points in front means that there are still questions — but Luton’s Rob Edwards stated after his team lost to Arsenal Stadium on Wednesday, that Arsenal can “play any sort of game” — whether it’s physical, if a footballing match, if a running match — whatever it may be, they have the answer.

It is difficult to disagree with this evidence, even though they still depend on Liverpool dropping points in the coming weeks to win their 1st title since 2004.

A rainbow appeared shortly after full-time over the stand, where Arsenal’s travelling supporters were housed. The Gunners may not have a pot of golden gold at the end, but they are enjoying their away days more than anyone expected.