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.

Martin Odegaard's first goal of the season helped a fortuitous Arsenal side secure a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton to stay top of the Premier League table. The Gunners captain lashed in a superb effort early on before a Georginio Rutter own goal looked to set them on their way.

The sample size so far is miniscule, Jesus having played barely an hour of football this season, but the signs are that he has returned with a bang. Against Club Brugge he crashed a shot against the crossbar and the pressure he placed on Yerson Mosquera was enough to force the own goal that beat Wolves.

Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England is where Arsenal (13-3-2) will try to defeat Bournemouth (5-7-6) on Saturday. The Cherries are priced at +162 and the Gunners are at -196. The over/under is set at 3. The goalies expected to start will be Đorđe Petrovic for Bournemouth and David Raya for Arsenal.

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.

Arsenal may have done it the hard way but the Gunners made up ground in the Premier League title race on Sunday, coming from behind to win 2-1 at Newcastle United as late goals and set pieces continue to be their trademark game-winning habits. The Gunners ...

Arsenal (13-3-2) will go up against Aston Villa (12-3-3) at Emirates Stadium in London, England on Tuesday. Arsenal are priced at -275 while the Villains are at +220. The total has been set at 3. The goaltenders protecting the net are David Raya for Arsenal and Emiliano Martinez for Aston Villa.

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