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Arsenal edge stubborn Brighton to continue renaissance

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after their English Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on December 29, 2020.

Photo credit: Mike Hewitt | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returned from injury in the place of Alexandre Lacazette in the only change made by Arteta
  • Lacazette came off the bench to make an instant impact and win the game with a fine near-post finish from Bukayo Saka's pass just 26 seconds after coming on
  • West Brom are next up for Arsenal at the weekend and the Baggies confidence after a shock 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Sunday quickly evaporated in a 5-0 hammering by Leeds

Londres, UK

Arsenal further eased the pressure on manager Mikel Arteta with a 1-0 win at Brighton on Tuesday, but the continuation of the Premier League in the coming weeks was cast into doubt after a record 18 positive tests for coronavirus among players and staff earlier in the day.