Odegaard back on target as Arsenal reclaims top spot

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard's first club goal of the season helped his side beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 at home on Saturday to return to the top of the Premier League table.

For the second week running, Arsenal kicked off having been displaced by Manchester City earlier in the day and the Gunners responded once again to the challenge, although what appeared on paper a routine win was fraught with late nerves.

Odegaard's season has been disrupted by a ​knee injury but the Norwegian showed his trademark precision in the 14th minute to drive a left-footed ‍shot low ⁠past Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen to give Arsenal a deserved lead.