Mikel Arteta and Ian Wright agree on Arsenal title race advantage over Liverpool and Man City

Mikel Arteta and Ian Wright are in agreement that Arsenal have found an 'extra bonus' in their title fight, as demonstrated by their impressive victory over Brighton on Saturday evening. The Gunners emerged victorious with a 3-0 win on the south coast, becoming the first team to triumph at Brighton since August.

The scoring was opened by Bukayo Saka from the penalty spot after Gabriel Jesus was fouled by Tariq Lamptey, followed by Kai Havertz doubling the lead with a tap-in from Jorginho's cross. Leandro Trossard, coming off the bench, added a touch of brilliance to the scoreline with a well-executed finish during a counter-attack.

This victory propelled Arsenal back to the top of the league, piling pressure on Liverpool who faced Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. While Arsenal's attack against Brighton was ruthlessly efficient, it was their defensive solidity that truly shone.

The result on Saturday marked their fifth consecutive away clean sheet in the Premier League – a statistic that clearly meant a lot to the players. Gabriel Magalhaes made a significant block from a shot by Joao Pedro in the 91st minute, celebrating with a roar that was quickly echoed by his teammates who then dealt with the resulting corner.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Arteta said: «Really pleasing for all the coaches to see the reaction of the team at 3-0. It is great as that tells you how much they want it and the focus they put into every single ball. That was an extra bonus.»

Then, on Match of the Day, as quoted by the Mirror, Ian Wright said: «This is what the manager was talking about the commitment and what it means,» he observed. «This kind of block and celebration is because of what it means.

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