Havertz goes up a gear as Gunners cruise back to summit

Arsenal pick up the gauntlet thrown down by title rivals and move back to top of table as attacking verve returns against Brighton

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz (centre) celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Amex Stadium, Brighton. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire. 

Premier League: Brighton 0 Arsenal 3

Arsenal picked up the gauntlet flung down by Manchester City’s early-afternoon win at Crystal Palace by moving to the top of the table with victory over Brighton and now Mikel Arteta and his men await Liverpool’s response in their game against Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.