Arsenal are unbeaten in the Premier League in 2024 and have eleven consecutive games without defeat. Arsenal have scored the most goals in the league (75), but have also conceded the fewest (24).

The centre-back duo of Gabriel Magalhães and William Salibia received much praise, and during the defeat Brighton were voted the best in the world by Viaplay commentator Lars Tjærnås.

– Accepted, says football expert Pål André Helland.

Together, they form nearly four meters of muscle, football wisdom and a fierce will to win.

– What did Lars say? That you'd have to twist his arms pretty hard to make him claim that there's a better pair of stoppers in the world right now than those two boys, continues trønder in the Viaplay studio.

“The best in the world”, concluded studio partner Sigrid Heien Hansen. Arsenal's stinginess could be the key in the fierce battle for the league title.

– The people behind are amazing. “We tried to keep the ball high up the pitch, but the way they defended the box was fantastic,” praised teammate Kai Havertz.

Wasted opportunity before redemption

Martin Ødegaard and colleagues. looked strong towards the end of the season, but inaccuracy characterized the team early against Brighton. Arsenal players and supporters struggled after getting a rare chance solution early in the match.

Centre-back Gabriel nodded hard sideways to score from close range, Brighton keeper stopped Gabriel Jesus brilliantly, Bukayo Saka hit the far post, while Martin Ødegaard's finish was blocked.

It took a penalty kick for Arsenal's first goal to come. Jesus challenged Tariq Lamptey, who stuck out his leg to stop the dribbler. The Arsenal striker hooked Lamptey's leg, he fell and the referee pointed to the 11 meter mark.

There was no mistaking Saka sending the ball in front of the goalkeeper.

Brighton were not without danger, as when Julio Enciso sent David Raya with all his might towards his own cross. But the night belonged to Arsenal, who avoided yet another banana peel in their pursuit of league gold.

20 year waiting period

In the middle of the second half, Ødegaard Jorginho broke through the Brighton defense. The Italian looked up to see Kai Havertz breaking free on the pitch, and from close range the German converted a pass from Jorginho to make it 2-0 to the visitors.

– This is a doctoral program, praises Viaplay commentator Lars Tjærnås.

In that match, Leandro Trossard was played alone against the goalkeeper after receiving debris in the home defense. The Belgian feinted, took a low shot into the goal and scored 3-0.

The London club has not won a league gold medal since 2003/04, under Arsene Wenger. Current boss Mikel Arteta played under the Frenchman for five years, and hopes to emulate his old boss' achievements.

At that time, Arsenal won the league with eleven points. That can't happen now. Just one point separates Liverpool, who also have a game in hand.

Manchester City is also one point behind Arsenal, and Erling Braut Haaland and his colleagues. did the job the previous Saturday.

Haaland's servant was praised

Haaland received harsh criticism after Manchester City “only” played 0-0 at home against Arsenal in the top match at the Etihad last Sunday. Manchester United legend, Roy Keane claims the Norwegian star's attacking skills are at League 2 level.

On Wednesday, the Premier League's top scorer sat on the bench throughout as City beat Aston Villa 4-1.

Therefore, a revenge-hungry Jærbu is back in Pep Guardiola's starting line-up for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace, alongside his international teammate Oscar Bobb.

And revenge would come – in the form of a goal and three points.

However, after the match, it was Kevin De Bruyne who received praise from the manager. Perhaps not too surprising, after two goals and an assist for Haaland.

– We made mistakes in the first half, but we recovered, and Kevin De Bruyne won the game with his actions, his assists and his goals, City manager Pep Guardiola told TNT Sports.

Hit back after the boom

Haaland came alone with Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson in the 19th minute after receiving a pass from De Bruyne, but he finished straight at the goalkeeper.

– He bfelt a bit pressured at the end, but usually Haaland puts them there, says Nils Johan Semb.

When another chance arose after the break, again with foreplay from De Bruyne, the Norwegian was more on target.

From close range, Haaland sent the ball into the goal, his 19th goal in the Premier League this season.

– Dthis time Haaland showed his movement and strength, and directed it, said Viaplay-Semb.

City's 2-1 score at the start of the match was recorded by young player Rico Lewis. Jean Philippe Mateta and Odsonne Édouard scored the hosts' two consolation goals.

Liverpool, the latest title challengers, face Manchester United at Old Trafford at 4.30pm on Sunday.