From the AMEX – Arsenal staved off a second-half comeback from Brighton to edge a New Year’s Eve classic and go seven points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.
Bukayo Saka pounced barely a minute into proceedings by lifting into the top corner from close range before Martin Odegaard sent the Gunners into the break with a two-goal advantage, converting from a Saka corner.
Eddie Ntekiah had the visitors 3-0 up with a tap in during the 47th minute before Kaoru Mitoma offered Brighton a route back into the game with a calm finish. Gabriel Martinelli shot through…
