Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 away victory against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium in a Premier League clash on March 5, 2026. The narrow win, secured by a solitary goal, was crucial for the Gunners as they continued their pursuit of the league title in a tense and tightly-contested match. The only goal of the game came midway through the first half from a well-worked set-piece, with Arsenal's captain rising highest to head home, and from there, Mikel Arteta's side demonstrated their defensive resilience to see out the result. Brighton pressed tirelessly in the second half and created several good chances, but were denied by a combination of last-ditch defending and a superb save from the Arsenal goalkeeper. The key incident was a VAR check for a potential handball by an Arsenal defender in the box, which was ultimately dismissed, much to Brighton's frustration. This result allowed Arsenal to keep pace at the top of the Premier League table, while Brighton's inconsistent form saw them remain in mid-table. The Brighton manager felt his team deserved at least a point, whereas Arteta highlighted the importance of grinding out wins in a title race.