Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Brighton in their Premier League match on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners maintained their hold on second place in the table with this result.

The game started slowly as both teams struggled to create chances. Arsenal dominated possession and controlled the tempo of play throughout the first half. However, Brighton managed to get a goal through substitute Lucas Digne at the end of the first period. The score remained 0-0 at halftime.

In the second half, Arsenal continued to press and looked like they had the game in hand. But Brighton's goalkeeper Benoit Traoré was able to make some key saves to keep his team in the contest. With just minutes remaining, Arsenal finally broke the deadlock when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored from close range after being played in by Gabriel Martinelli.

The win gave Arsenal a much-needed three points, lifting them back into second place in the league. They now have 57 points, two behind leaders Manchester City. Brighton, meanwhile, fell to third place with 56 points.

The victory for Arsenal comes as a relief to manager Mikel Arteta, who has been under pressure since losing to Liverpool in the FA Cup final last week. This win provides him with some much-needed confidence and momentum heading into their next fixtures.

Arsenal will face Southampton in their next Premier League match on Saturday. It remains to be seen if they can maintain their form and continue to climb the league tables.