Arsenal made no mistake on the south coast as they dispatched Brighton 3-0 to retake top spot in the Premier League and one photographer managed to capture the entire game in a single shot.

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Jorginho during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 06: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammate Jorginho during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Created by Jorginho, Kai Havertz slotted home Arsenal’s second of the game to give the Gunners’ the margin their play deserved.

In truth, the game should have been out of sight for Arsenal long before Havertz netted his 10th of the season, but wayward finishing had made things more concerning than they needed to be.

As Havertz and Jorginho celebrated, the entire Brighton defence was left on their bums as Tariq Lamptey looked on in shock and Declan Rice laughed in the background.

The image is a masterpiece

Arsenal players in fluorescent yellow and black kits are celebrating a goal, with Kai Havertz seen cheering and being congratulated by teammate Jorginho after scoring. Behind them, Brighton players in blue and white stripes sit or kneel on the pitch, displaying expressions of disappointment and frustration. The goalkeeper lies on the ground in an orange kit, having been unable to stop the goal. The stadium is filled with spectators in the background, capturing a moment of contrasting emotions between the two teams.
Havertz scores v Brighton [Getty Images]

Arteta praises Arsenal’s fighting spirit

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans following the team’s victory during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 06: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans following the team’s victory during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal side’s discipline, resilience, and attacking threat following their commanding 3-0 victory over a stubborn Brighton team. Bukayo Saka‘s penalty and goals from Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard secured a crucial win that extended their remarkable run of form.

“I’m really happy,” Arteta said. “They haven’t lost here since August, so that tells you how strong they are and how good they are as a team. The boys were outstanding again.”

Arteta highlighted his team’s attacking fluency and ability to find the net: “In attack, we showed real threat… We scored the first goal after a great little action from Gabby and then two brilliant goals in different ways.”

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, embraces Gabriel following the team’s victory during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 06: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, embraces Gabriel following the team’s victory during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s impressive defensive form continued, and they have now conceded just four league goals in 2024 after earning their fifth consecutive clean sheet on the road, a club record. Gabriel’s passionate celebration of a crucial last-minute block epitomised the team’s spirit.

“That’s the spirit and the body language that you’re looking for in a team,” Arteta remarked. “Blocking a shot is a big thing in the box, and I’m really pleased.”

He concluded by emphasising the consistency that has propelled Arsenal’s title challenge: “The players are showing unbelievable consistency, a lot of desire, and quality because you don’t win that many games in a row.”