Proud Arteta hails 'big, big performance' as Arsenal roar back to the top

Bukayo Saka set Arteta's men on course before second-half goals from Kai Havertz and substitute Leandro Trossard completed a comprehensive win.

GREAT WORK: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (left) with Jorginho following the Premier League match at Amex Stadium, Brighton. Pic: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire.

Mikel Arteta savoured a "big, big performance" after Arsenal reclaimed top spot in the Premier League by ending Brighton's impressive home form with a thumping 3-0 victory.

The title-chasing Gunners arrived at the Amex Stadium having dropped to third place in the table following Manchester City's 4-2 success at Crystal Palace in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.