Arsenal raised their game on Saturday evening at Brighton, knowing Manchester City's slip-up against Everton could strengthen their position at the top of the Premier League.
Going into the New Year's Eve fixtures five points ahead of City, Arsenal were handed the opportunity to extend that lead to seven points after the Blues were held by Everton at the Etihad. And with the Gunners kicking off at the Amex Stadium after City's draw had been confirmed, they were buoyed by the news coming from Manchester.
Forward Bukayo Saka scored within two minutes, and Arsenal won 4-2 to strengthen their hold on first place, with Saka later admitting that City's draw played a big part in the Arsenal team talk at Brighton.
