"Saka marked his 300th appearance for Arsenal with the vital goal as his early strike deflected in off Carlos Baleba and snuck through Bart Verbruggen, who failed to react on time. Arsenal had earlier survived a scare as Baleba's lob looped over a displaced David Raya, though Gabriel Magalhaes was on hand to make a recovery."
"At 24 years and 180 days old, Saka became the fourth-youngest Arsenal player to reach 300 appearances, only behind David O'Leary (23 years, 315 days), Cesc Fabregas (23 years, 341 days) and Liam Brady (24 years, 73 days). Saka has been directly involved in five goals in six Premier League appearances at the Amex Stadium against the Seagulls."
"With Manchester City failing to beat Nottingham Forest at home, the Gunners took the chance to extend their lead at the top to seven points. Brighton pushed back admirably and nearly equalised through Georginio Rutter, who saw a wicked drive parried by the outstretched fingertips of Raya, but the hosts were unable to find a breakthrough."
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Brighton, with Bukayo Saka's early strike deflecting off Carlos Baleba and past goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to decide the match. The win came as Manchester City failed to beat Nottingham Forest, allowing Arsenal to extend their lead at the top to seven points. Brighton created chances to equalize, with Georginio Rutter forcing a save from David Raya and Leandro Trossard missing a late opportunity. Saka marked his 300th appearance for Arsenal with the decisive goal, becoming the fourth-youngest player to reach this milestone for the club. Raya also reached his 100th Premier League appearance for Arsenal in this match.
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