Martin Odegaard believes Declan Rice's "unbelievable" performance as an emergency right-back demonstrates that Arsenal are "ready to do whatever it takes" to win the Premier League.

Hurzeler made three changes and changed the system to a back three following the pre-Christmas 0-0 draw at home to Sunderland. Skipper Lewis Dunk returned from a one-match ban. Dunk’s normal centre-back partner, Jan Paul van Hecke, was restored after illness. Gomez, also ruled out against Sunderland through suspension, started on the left flank.

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard singled out Declan Rice for special praise after a stunning individual display in an unfamiliar right back position against Brighton & Hove Albion which kept the club’s Premier League title aspirations firmly aflame.

Arsenal reclaimed their spot atop the Premier League table with a 2-1 win over Brighton at the Emirates. The Gunners had to work hard, harder than they reasonably should have to preserve the three points,

Martin Odegaard's first goal of the season helped a fortuitous Arsenal side secure a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton to stay top of the Premier League table. The Gunners captain lashed in a superb effort early on before a Georginio Rutter own goal looked to set them on their way.

Manchester City and Arsenal both won again in the Premier League over Nottingham Forest and Brighton, respectively.Tottenham earned a win over Crystal Palace as Manchester United edged past

The Gunners guaranteed top spot at Christmas with their hard-fought victory over Everton and currently hold a two-point lead over their nearest challengers Manchester City. With Pep Guardiola’s men in exceptional form and Aston Villa firmly in the title picture, complacency can’t be accepted against Brighton.