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3 positives & negatives from Arsenal’s 4-2 win over Brighton

By Mitch Peotter

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after teammate (L) Eddie Nketiah scores the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after teammate (L) Eddie Nketiah scores the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /
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Positive #3: Seizing opportunities

Bukayo Saka got Arsenal off to the perfect start. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Bukayo Saka got Arsenal off to the perfect start. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

Arsenal were given a few opportunities before the game that they could capitalise on, with both Manchester City and Newcastle dropping points. They could extend their four-point lead to seven with a win, and win they did. They took their opportunities in the match, scoring many in a game that has often been a spooky one for Arsenal in past years.

This team has it in them; they’re the real deal.

Negative #3: Options off the bench

Kieran Tierney was one of four substitutes introduced. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
Kieran Tierney was one of four substitutes introduced. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) /

Kieran Tierney, Tomiyasu, Mohamed Elneny, and Rob Holding were Arsenal’s men off the bench on Saturday. Not to discount these players at all, who are all very good at what they do, but Arsenal must get better options to finish games, particularly in attack.

The return of Emile Smith Rowe will help the Gunners but investing in a player like Mykhaylo Mudryk will be huge for the attack late in matches to close it out.

Arsenal are seven points clear! Happy New Year!

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