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Kieran Horn

Ian Wright and Paul Merson agree on Mikel Arteta's irreplaceable Arsenal star after Brighton win

All four of Arsenal's attackers got on the scoresheet in the Gunners' thrilling victory over Brighton on New Year's Eve. Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard both netted in the first half with Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli sealing the victory with strikes in the second 45, despite Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson goals for Brighton.

The win extended Arsenal's lead at the top of the table over Manchester City, who drew with Everton earlier in the day, to seven points making it only twice from 16 Premier League games that Arsenal have been unable to take maximum points.

Saturday's victory was all about the ruthless attacking display from Mikel Arteta's side and once again there was a player pulling the strings magnificently who has been told Arsenal would not be able to replace him.

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