"A 15th-minute own goal from Marisa Olislagers was enough to hand the Gunners all three points, after an Olivia Smith effort was inadvertently turned in by the defender's flailing leg, stabbing it beyond the wrong-footed Chiamaka Nnadozie in the Seagulls' goal. The hosts continued to dominate possession after opening the scoring, but were denied by some sublime saves from Nnadozie, and were almost left to rue their profligacy when Daphne van Domselaar was forced to stop Kiko Seike from close range in the 37th minute."
"Once again, Mariona Caldentey was instrumental for the Gunners, with the central midfielder ranking highest for accurate passes (63), passes in the final third (37), She was also joint-highest for chances created (three) before making way for Blackstenius in the 64th minute. Arsenal have now avoided defeat in their last 24 matches when scoring first in the WSL, since a 1-2 loss to"
Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Brighton at the Emirates through a 15th-minute own goal by Marisa Olislagers, diverted from an Olivia Smith effort past Chiamaka Nnadozie. Arsenal dominated possession and created multiple chances, with Stina Blackstenius striking the crossbar and later missing a stoppage-time chance. Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie produced several superb saves, while Daphne van Domselaar also made a key stop on Kiko Seike. Mariona Caldentey led Arsenal for accurate passes and chances created before being substituted. Arsenal moved above Brighton into sixth and remain unbeaten in 24 WSL matches when scoring first.
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