Aston Villa has won 11 straight games in all competitions, tying a club record that it only previously achieved in 1897 and 1914. Aston Villa has also won 3 of the last 4 Premier League visits to Stamford Bridge – it had won only 2 of previous 21 PL visits.

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.

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.

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.

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,

Arsenal have Gabriel back from injury when they resume their Premier League title bid against Brighton. Gabriel has been out since early November with an adductor injury but he was spotted with the Arsenal squad on their pre-match walk on Saturday morning, raising hope he is about to return.

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.

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