Arsenal secured their second-place finish in the Premier League after defeating Brighton on Saturday afternoon at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners took control of the game early on, taking a 1-0 lead thanks to an impressive goal from Bukayo Saka.

Brighton struggled to find any rhythm and were constantly under pressure by Arsenal's well-drilled defense. Despite the hosts' best efforts, they could not find a way through and fell behind as early as the 25th minute.

The visitors looked more organized and clinical in the second half, but Arsenal maintained their composure and continued to apply pressure on the Brighton goal. In the 84th minute, Bukayo Saka completed his hat-trick with a well-taken penalty kick that gave Arsenal a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Despite being down to ten men for the final few minutes due to an injury, Arsenal held firm and saw out the match with a clean sheet, securing their second-place finish in the league table. This result was a testament to the team's resilience and determination, especially considering the tough opponents they faced throughout the season.

Overall, it was a solid performance from Arsenal who will now look forward to the new year with renewed confidence and motivation. With only one game left in the season, the Gunners will be looking to close the gap on the top four teams and potentially secure a spot in next season's Europa League.