Arsenal secured their second-place position in the Premier League standings with a narrow victory over Brighton on Sunday afternoon. The match was played at Emirates Stadium and ended in a 1-0 win for Arsenal.

The Gunners started off strongly and took the lead after just three minutes through Mesut Ozil's strike. However, it was a nervy start to the game as both teams struggled to create any clear-cut chances throughout the first half.

Despite being down a goal, Arsenal showed great resilience and determination in the second half, creating several chances to equalise or even take the lead. But it was Arsenal who ultimately sealed the victory thanks to a well-taken penalty from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Aubameyang's goal came after he was brought down by a Brighton defender in the box, giving the striker the opportunity to convert from the spot. It was a perfect finish from the Gabonese striker, who had been in excellent form this season.

For Brighton, it was another frustrating defeat as they looked to have put in a solid performance in the opening stages of the match. However, Arsenal's clinical finishing saw them secure all three points and keep pace with leaders Manchester City, who lost their game against Liverpool.

Overall, it was a hard-fought victory for Arsenal, who will be looking to build on this result as they continue their push for the top four in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Brighton will need to regroup and focus on their next challenge, which is facing Manchester United at home next weekend.