Brighton & Hove Albion secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, effectively ending the Gunners' Premier League title hopes. The result leaves Manchester City needing just one more win to claim a third consecutive league crown, with Arsenal now unable to close the gap.
Goals from Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav, and Pervis Estupinan sealed the win for Brighton, who bounced back impressively from their 5-1 defeat to Everton on Monday. Enciso opened the scoring in the second half after a swift counter-attack, while Undav lobbed Aaron Ramsdale for the second. Estupinan added a third late on as Arsenal's defence crumbled.
Arsenal struggled to impose themselves after a promising first half. Aaron Ramsdale had a difficult afternoon, making a costly error for Undav's goal and being beaten at his near post for Estupinan's strike. The hosts lacked the intensity and conviction that had characterised much of their season, appearing subdued as Brighton took control.
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi celebrated each goal with passion, running down the touchline, while his counterpart Mikel Arteta watched his side's title challenge fade. City's earlier 3-0 win at Everton seemed to sap the occasion of its urgency, with Arsenal unable to respond to the pressure.
The result leaves Brighton on the brink of European qualification, while Arsenal must regroup after a defeat that ended their hopes of a first league title in 19 years.
