Overview
- Bukayo Saka’s deflected ninth-minute strike on his 300th appearance decided Arsenal’s 1-0 victory at Brighton after a largely backs-to-the-wall display.
- Manchester City were held 2-2 at home by Nottingham Forest after twice leading, leaving them seven points behind with a game in hand.
- Arsenal have logged 10 one-goal league wins and 14 clean sheets this season, with set-piece efficiency a recurring factor in their campaign.
- Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler accused Arsenal of time-wasting and said David Raya should have been sent off, as Alan Pardew labelled their play functional; Mikel Arteta defended his team and lauded their competitiveness.
- With an April 19 trip to the Etihad ahead, Pep Guardiola insisted the title race is not over despite City surrendering ground.