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Mikel Arteta's Arsenal take on Brighton with hopes of maintaining their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Minute-by-minute report: It's the last game of 2022. Join Rob Smyth for all the latest updates.

63 min Nketiah appeals for a penalty after a challenge from behind by Dunk. 69 min There was an understandable concern that, when Graham Potter left Brighton, the whole thing might fall in a heap. [Arsenal](https://www.theguardian.com/football/arsenal) collapse? Martinelli was quick enough to stay in front of Lamptey, even with the ball at his feet, and once he got into the area he poked the ball impatiently through Sanchez. “A long way to go, but looks like there’ll be lots of squeaky-bum time at the top and bottom before the end.” [Arsenal](https://www.theguardian.com/football/arsenal) can win it,” says Rachel Clifton. 88 min The stylish Mitoma twists Saka one way and then the other before being brought down. He gained no advantage whatsoever, as he was running away from goal, but rules are rules. Mitoma cuts inside a defender in the area and is about to shoot when he slips over. 90+4 min Gabriel gets away with a shirt pull on Sarmiento in the area. Arsenal move S-E-V-E-N points clear at the top after a highly entertaining match. I just had to show some composure and try to put it in the far corner, and I’m glad I did.

Good afternoon, and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of today's game. Arsenal led the league at Christmas, and remained top after beating West Ham 3-1 on ...

The resulting free-kick is delivered deep into the box and Saliba connects well with a volley. Lovely team move again from Brighton, this time resulting in a goal. It's the seventh goal of the season for Martinelli but it's brilliant, brilliant play from Odegaard. What a moment for 18-year-old Evan Ferguson. Anthony Taylor isn't buying it and books the winger for simulation. But he can't keep his header down and the ball goes behind. •2h ago Pacesetters.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) We can't get distracted and will be taking each game as it comes. We can do better in some parts of the game but it was a great performance all round." He said: "It was another important goal and I'm happy to help the team with goals and assists. See below for a play-by-play of the last Premier League match of 2022, as well as highlights and post-game reaction.

Chelsea love a transfer hijack these days and are looking to beat Arsenal to the signing of Shakhtar winger Mudryk, according to The Guardian.

And ahead of the January window, they are interested in signing Enzo Fernandez from Benfica and seem to be willing to pay his €120m release clause. However, London rivals Chelsea are now said to be eyeing a move for Mudryk, and given their ruthlessness in the transfer market since Todd Boehly bought the club, this could be bad for the Gunners. Chelsea love a transfer hijack these days and are looking to beat Arsenal to the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports.

Arsenal transfer news: The Gunners are understood to extremely keen on adding the Shakhtar Donetsk forward to Mikel Arteta's squad and could secure his ...

[ the Gunners ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/)will revisit the situation once the January window opens, with Shakhtar's representatives insisting they would sanction the deal should the right price be met. The Gunners have already had a [£55million bid rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/shakhtar-respond-arsenal-mudryk-bid-25844817) and are expected to return with a higher offer for the winger. The clips included his goals against RB Leipzig and Celtic, as well as a number of dazzling attacking runs. Mudryk hasn't put a stop to his cryptic messages and has showed Arsenal exactly what they will be getting should they sign him. We receive offers, but they are not the ones we would like to see on our table," [CEO Serhii Palkin said.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-mykhaylo-mudryk-january-transfer-25860795) This season, the forward has continued to impress with eye-catching performances in the Champions League against Real Madrid and Celtic.

League leaders Arsenal will visit the Falmer Stadium to take on seventh-placed Brighton in what promises to a belter of a game. Both Arsenal and Brighton ...

Arsenal have 40 points from 15 games, having won their previous four league games in a row. Brighton have won just four games out of 11 under new boss Roberto De Zerbi. Both Arsenal and Brighton marked their return to the Premier League with identical 3-1 wins over West Ham and Southampton respectively.

Fans on the best and worst of the season so far – and who they want to sign in the January transfer window.

And the worst … What we need in the window: Canny recruitment has bolstered a squad that has full belief in Marco Silva’s ideals, and it shows: Antonee Robinson’s improvement and Tim Ream’s consistency are key examples. Top 17 must remain the priority, of course – and yet top seven is tantalisingly within reach. In more recent times it’d be goalkeeper Neville Southall, and in the 21st century, in terms of value, commitment and longevity, Séamus Coleman. Onana is struggling in midfield, Gueye is ineffective and the wingers have underperformed. We finished the season bottom. With a goal ratio of one in two he propelled us to the Premier League, played for England, and became a club legend with his own song. He was everything you want in a player, and we won everything with him. What we need in the window: We’re desperate for a striker. Hopefully the World Cup break gave Potter some time to rethink, and the win over Bournemouth was comfortable. Arsène Wenger overheard the hype and handed Stepanovs a four-year deal. McGrath tops the list.

Arsenal are expected to be busy when the January transfer window opens as they aim to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League.

Arsenal want to bring in a winger in January and Mudryk fits the bill perfectly. [He has also publicly stated how keen he would be on a move to north London.](https://www.goal.com/en/news/mudryk-addresses-arsenal-fans-social-media-persistence-as-he-talks-up-transfer/blt0e410c8510ca9471) All the talk as January approaches is centred around Mykhailo Mudryk.

Find out who Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi have selected for this evening's clash at the Amex Stadium.

Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Meanwhile Roberto De Zerbi has made two changes to his side, with Billy Gilmour replacing the suspended Moises Caicedo, who picked up his fifth caution of the season in their victory against Southampton on Monday. Mikel Arteta has made one change to his side to face Brighton & Hove Albion this evening, with Oleksandr Zinchenko returning to the starting XI.

Arsenal transfer news: Mudryk shows his true feeling once more as teasing message is sent ahead of January window.

"I think Mudryk can win the Ballon d'Or in the future. [De Zerbi had already been extremely complimentary of the player ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mykhaylo-mudryk-arsenal-january-transfer-25869042)he used to manage, saying ahead of the game: "Mudryk is a fantastic player, but Brighton can't buy him. Mykhaylo Mudryk has sent another teasing message to Arsenal ahead of the January transfer window. I like him, because I like all my ex-players. It comes days after yet another social media message which he sent out during the 3-1 victory over West Ham. It doesn't look like convincing him will be a problem, though.

Mykhailo Mudryk tuned in to Brighton's Premier League clash with Arsenal on New Year's Eve - and shared his admiration for both bosses.

[Meanwhile, Arsenal went seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 4-2 win over Brighton at the AmEx in the final match of 2022.](/sport/live/article-11579585/Brighton-vs-Arsenal-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html) [Brighton](/news/brighton/index.html)'s Premier League clash with [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) on New Year's Eve - and shared his admiration for both bosses. [Arsenal dominated, winning 4-2 away in the last Premier League clash of 2022](/sport/live/article-11579585/Brighton-vs-Arsenal-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html)

However Robert De Zerbi's team fought back and Kaoru Mitoma pulled one back, which was cancelled out just six minutes later through Gabriel Martinelli. Evan ...

A dangerous ball across our own box was dealt with by Gabriel, and the ball found its way to Odegaard via Granit Xhaka. Following that, we head across north London for our second derby day of the campaign against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, January 15. But Brighton wouldn’t go away and with 14 minutes remaining, they managed to make it 4-2. But with the game finely balanced, on 39 minutes we crucially managed to double our advantage and halt the home team’s momentum. That injected some belief into the home crowd, but it was quickly extinguished as we grabbed our fourth of the night. The Brazilian saw a shot deflect off Lewis Dunk and into Saka’s path, who tucked home his sixth league goal of the campaign.

Arsenal will end 2022 with a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a thrilling 4-2 win at Brighton. The Gunners were sensational at times ...

The Gunners were sensational at times at the Amex Stadium, with captain Martin Odeegard producing another sublime performance. Arsenal got off to a dream start when Bukayo Saka netted after just 66 seconds, and Odegaard doubled the lead with his seventh league goal of the season before the interval. Arsenal will end 2022 with a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a thrilling 4-2 win at Brighton.

Substitute Evan Ferguson, 18, scored his first league goal with 13 minutes remaining and Mitoma thought he had brought Brighton to within a one-goal deficit but ...

[Julio Enciso](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/20975/Julio-Enciso) 6. [Liverpool](/football/team?id=364) on Oct. [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/299911/mykhailo-mudryk) made it clear he was watching. Maybe we need to control the game a bit better, we let them in a couple of times, but they are a good team, good on the ball." It was another test of their resolve in the pressurised environment of a title race, against a gifted Brighton side (albeit bereft of World Cup winning playmaker [Alexis Mac Allister](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/249299/Alexis-Mac-Allister)) who had already thrashed [Chelsea](/football/team?id=363) at home and won away at [Manchester United](/football/team?id=360) this season. [Erling Haaland](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/253989/Erling-Haaland) could enjoy five weeks resting up before continuing his devastating form with Manchester City. Top of the league and playing such good football, why wouldn't a top player want to be part of something with this much potential? Odegaard now has seven goals and five assists from 15 league matches this season, more than his tally for the entirety of the previous campaign. [Upcoming fixtures](/football/fixtures?league=eng.1) He produced a jaw-dropping moment of skill which almost led to stunning goal for Gabriel Martinelli before scoring Arsenal's second goal himself, albeit with a scruffy left-footed finish. [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst)

BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) – Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah grabbed early goals in each half for Arsenal as they won 4-2 away to Brighton & Hove Albion on ...

Mitoma thought he had made it 4-3 in the 89th minute but the goal was chalked off after a VAR review found that he had come from an offside position, as the Gunners held on to close out the year with a win. However, a Kaoru Mitoma goal in the 65th minute threw Brighton a lifeline and though Gabriel Martinelli netted a fourth for Arsenal, Evan Ferguson made it 4-2 to set up a grandstand finish. Arsenal top the standings on 43 points with second-placed Manchester City, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton earlier in the day, on 36 and Newcastle United, who drew 0-0 with Leeds, two points further back in third.

Mikel Arteta praised his players' reaction to their 4-2 win at Brighton on Saturday as they moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.

That’s what we want that those players decide football matches when the team needs it and they’re doing it." The Gunners boss said: "He’s doing what we want him to do, which is decide football matches, work really had and deliver to the team what it needs in each moment of every game. "That means that they know that we can still play better and be better.

Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah grabbed early goals in each half for Arsenal as they won 4-2 away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in the final Premier ...

"We don't care about the other teams, three points was everything today and we did it. We are really happy," he told Sky Sports. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

Arsenal transfer target Mykhailo Mudryk is once again watching the Gunners in the Premier League, suggesting he's seriously interested in a move.

Should Chelsea decide to lodge a bid for Mudryk, the Ukrainian may be in a situation where he needs to choose between the two London rivals. For the second time in less than a week, Mudryk has shown off how he's watching Mikel Arteta's side, who are cruising to a win over Brighton as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table. They might face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea, however, with the Blues also reportedly keen on bringing him to England.

Arsenal are in negotiations with Shakhtar Donetsk over the transfer of Mykhailo Mudryk – and it seems the Ukraine winger is a big fan of Mikel Arteta and ...

"I cannot talk about players that are not ours," he said in his press conference before the trip to Brighton. The 21-year-old winger is valued at [an eye-popping £85million](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-mykhailo-mudryk-man-utd-28831376) by Shakhtar, who have benefited from 10 goals and eight assists in all competitions this campaign. If we will not, then let it be another time. Yes, it would be hard to say no from my side, I can't say no but the transfer is not only my decision and my word." I'll speak again to Arsenal. "If we will agree, then let it be so. Murdryk has also used his Instagram to share a compilation video showing his best goals and skills of 2022. The Italian coached Mudryk during the 2021/22 season, but the post seems aimed at talking up Arteta, more than hailing his former manager. He recently told CBS: "I think every guy dreams about the Premier League. I like the way they play. It's believed the Gunners have already [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) after watching their [impressive win](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/brighton-arsenal-saka-odegaard-nketiah-28849047) over [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc).

Watch the best of the action from the Amex Stadium as we ran out victors in a six-goal thriller.

You can see how important it’s going to be, and it’s definitely going to be important going into the next few fixtures.” “I think it’s important that I can try and affect my team, that’s why I’m picked - to obviously try and be the difference. It’s been an amazing journey so far, and I think we just need to continue that in the new year.”

Arsenal will make an improved offer for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk. Chelsea are also keen, with Arsenal's first offer of £45m short of ...

[Chelsea, meanwhile, continue to step up their push to get Benfica's World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez](/sport/football/article-11588921/Chelsea-plan-talks-Benfica-Enzo-Fernandez-106m-deal-aid-January-games.html), who has a valuation of around £106m. [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) have also posted interest as Arsenal's initial £45m offer is well short of Shakhtar's desired £85m valuation. Mudryk, who turns 22 on January 5, would definitely fit that mould.