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.

Arsenal dominated the first half - with second-choice Palace goalkeeper Walter Benitez delivering a string of fine saves - but the last-eight tie at the Emirates Stadium hung in the balance after the interval following an improved performance by the visitors.

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.

Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was the unlikely hero on Tuesday night as the Gunners sneaked past Crystal Palace and into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after a penalty shoot-out. The Gunners went ahead late on thanks to a Maxence Lacroix own goal but were pegged back in stoppage time by Marc Guehi's equaliser.

Maxence Lacroix had a night to forget, as the Crystal Palace defender scored an own goal and missed the only penalty kick in an otherwise flawless eight-round shootout in the League Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.

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 ...

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Arsenal ignored their defensive injury crisis to return to the top of the Premier League with a tense 2-1 win against Brighton on Saturday.