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Listen in the appArsenal beat Brighton 2-1 thanks to Martin Ødegaard’s low long-range opener and a Brighton own goal from a Declan Rice corner. Brighton hit back through Diego Gómez, but goalkeeper David Raya’s late fingertip save preserved the victory.
The match was dominated by Arsenal’s pressure and set-piece threat, a nervy finish but three crucial points that put Arsenal top of the table. Next up: Aston Villa at the Emirates on December 30, then Bournemouth away on January 3.
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"Move On Up Back To The Top" is an episode of The Loose Cannon Podcast. Runtime 4 min. Published December 28, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.