Arsenal picked up yet another three points at the Emirates Stadium after goals from Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz saw off Brighton on Sunday afternoon.

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has claimed Arsenal are the ‘best’ team in the Premier League this season. The Gunners picked up a crucial 2-0 win against the Seagulls at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

After being left frustrated following a dominant first half performance, Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring for the hosts with a brilliant header. Kai Havertz secured the win with a goal just minutes before the full-time whistle – briefly moving the Gunners above Liverpool at the top of the table.

Jurgen Klopp’s side had the chance to return to the top of the table, but they failed to do so and have now dropped to second in the table – behind Arsenal and only ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference. It was one of the Gunners’ best performances of the season so far as they controlled the game against Brighton, with De Zerbi clearly impressed by Mikel Arteta’s side.

Speaking after the defeat against Arsenal, the Brighton boss said: “Arsenal played much better than us. They deserved to win the game.

“We suffered a lot. I think Arsenal are one of the best, maybe this season the best team in the Premier League.

“We are not used to suffering in this way. We are used to controlling the game.”