Arsenal withstand a wobble to take seven-point lead at summit 

On a night when Irish teenager Evan Ferguson made history, it was Mikel Arteta's side who furthered their advantage at the top of the table 

SEVEN UP: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans at the end of the Premier League match at the American Express Community Stadium, Brighton. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

BRIGHTON 2 ARSENAL 4 

PRESENTED with the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League, Arsenal took advantage of Manchester City’s earlier slip to strengthen their title credentials.