Arsenal welcomed Brighton at the Emirates as favorites, which they justified in the end.
The Gunners took the lead in the 14th minute with a beautiful goal by Odegaard. Saka was in the role of assistant.
At the beginning of the second half, Arsenal doubled their lead with an own goal by Rutter. It was a real “own goal” with a header after a corner by Rice.
By the end of the game, Brighton managed to reduce the advantage through Gomez, but not to get a point or three from this difficult away game.
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Liverpool were also in the role of heavy favorites at Anfield against Wolverhampton and they also lived up to it.
The “blitzkrieg” of the Reds towards the end of the first half decided the game, i.e. two goals in two minutes scored by Gravenberch and Wirtz.
Just like Brighton against Arsenal, Wolverhampton managed to reduce the lead against Liverpool by the end of the game, but not get the points.
As for the other games, Brentford outclassed Bournemouth at home with a score of 4:1.
Fulham won against West Ham by a minimal score (1:0), while Burnley and Everton played a goalless match.
English Premier League, round 18
Arsenal – Brighton 2:1
Liverpool – Wolverhampton 2:1
Brentford – Bournemouth 4:1
West Ham – Fulham 0:1
Burnley – Everton 0:0
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