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.

Liverpool’s legendary former captain Steven Gerrard has been left to wonder “what could have been” when wistfully reflecting on Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal rather than Merseyside in 2023.

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 and Crystal Palace clash in the 2025/26 Carabao Cup quarterfinals. Fans in the United States can watch every moment live on TV or via streaming platforms, with multiple viewing options available.

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.

Kai Havertz, out since August with a knee injury, is close to playing again after returning to training this week.

Maxence Lacroix had a night to forget, as the Crystal Palace defender scored an own goal and missed the only penalty kick in an otherwise flawless eight-round shootout in the League Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.

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Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard singled out Declan Rice for special praise after a stunning individual display in an unfamiliar right back position against Brighton & Hove Albion which kept the club’s Premier League title aspirations firmly aflame.